Hitler Loses His Head At Madame Tussauds Newest Museum In Berlin
Hitler's head ripped off as new Berlin wax museum opens
BERLIN (AFP) — A wax figure of Adolf Hitler had its head ripped off soon after the opening of a new branch of Madame Tussauds in Berlin on Saturday, police said.
A 41-year-old Berliner had been arrested and faced charges of causing criminal damage and bodily harm, after he hit another visitor who tried to stop him, spokesman Uwe Kozelnik said.
"He wanted to protest against Hitler's figure being on show," Kozelnik said, adding that the model had been withdrawn from display for repairs.
The decision to portray the Nazi dictator among the 70 famous figures in German history in the museum has proved controversial in the country.
Hitler Historical Museum
Introduction
The Hitler Historical Museum is a non-biased, non-profit museum devoted to the study and preservation of the world history related to Adolf Hitler and the National Socialist Party. True to its role as an educational museum, these exhibits allow for visitors to understand and examine historical documents and information for themselves. The museum, while
Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler
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