Put in the fact they were trying to pull down war memorials here in America as well. I know it's not at the same level but still removal of history.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2018/08/28/after-confederate-monument-was-torn-down-unc-promises-come-up-with-plan-protect-silent-sam-public-safety/?utm_term=.35122da5ab58
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/02/aha-v-american-legion-maryland-peace-cross-stake/583024/