HIndenburg YET again

[Paul B. Gallagher]

Jules Levin wrote:

> Golly, I think Hindenburg, like Cher, Hitler, and Churchill, is
> well-enough known by one name. There is no rank in the original
> Russian. Why oh why is it necessary in the translation? This is
> getting a little silly.

Among scholars, I'm sure you're right. Among the general public, 
"Hindenburg" refers only to the unfortunate dirigible.

-- 
War doesn't determine who's right, just who's left.
--
Paul B. Gallagher
pbg translations, inc.
"Russian Translations That Read Like Originals"
http://pbg-translations.com

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