" Are they important?” the officer asked. “What?” “The broken buildings.” “They’re classical ruins, sir. And yes, they’re important.” “Why?” “They’re irreplaceable. They’re history. They’re… It’s our duty as soldiers to protect them, sir. If we don’t, the enemy will use that against us.” “Are you a historian, Lieutenant?” “I’m an archeologist. Director of the London Museum. "

― Robert M. Edsel , The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves, and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History