“The Man who Saved Hitler”: How Hitler Hijacked a British War Hero’s Reputation
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“The Man who Saved Hitler”: How Hitler Hijacked a British War Hero’s Reputation

In 1923, the 2nd Battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment – better known as The Green Howards – commissioned Italian war artist, Fortunino Matania to paint a picture of an episode from the regiment’s history during the First World War. The painting, “The Menin Crossroads” depicts a lull during the Battle of Ypres on the afternoon ...