>During World War II, German forces occupied Peterhof from 1941 to 1944, implementing systematic looting and destruction that left 70% of statues missing and the Grand Palace in ruins>German artillery deliberately targeted the grand palace collapsing its central dome and setting fire to the throne room>The retreating German forces lay explosive charges throughout the remaining structures, indenting to eliminate all traces of the palace complex as they withdrew under red army pressure
>>18418909was what justified?
>>18419309thats what im asking
>>18419309op is trying to get answers for 9th grade history class
>>18418909But I thought the Germans were fighting to defend Europa or something?!
>>18418909A lot of the art in Peterhof is actually German. It shouldn't belong to Russians.