Ads praising Nazi WWII division pop up in Ukrainian town
Published: 18 April, 2009, 15:03
Edited: 27 September, 2009, 18:30
TAGS: Military, Scandal, Ukraine
Posters emblazoned with the name of a Nazi SS division have been turning heads in the city of Lvov in western Ukraine. The signs carry the phrase, "Ukrainian division Galichina: They defended Ukraine."
In Nazi Germany, it was forbidden to call the division Ukrainian. Instead, it was called the 114th voluntary trooper division SS "Galichina," which pledged an oath to Hitler.
Lvov city officials, however, say they do not know who put the signs up, but according to its press service, the posters could be considered 'social advertising'.
Some media experts believe they were paid for by municipal authorities, ITAR TASS reports.
Meanwhile, some in Ukraine’s parliament are doing their best to prove that divisions like the Galiachina defended the country from the Nazis and from Soviet troops.
But bills on recognizing those who served in the Gatchina and similar divisions have yet to be passed.
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What happened to the Polish population in Lviv during WW2? I'm led to understand that prior to the war, Poles comprised at least 40% of the city's population.
Larry, interesting how your question and remark remains unanswered.BTW, your surname is that of my grandmothers maiden name (Anna, born circa 1990)All the best to you