Paul Baumer is a 19 year old German student who is convinced by peers and his schoolmaster to enlist in the German army during World War I. The story follows him and his fellow soldiers throughout their struggles in the war. The book is written through his eyes, which is also known as a first perso...

Millions dead, tens of millions injured, for what? For a petty argument between two countries. War is devastating to countries and most indefinitely individuals. Men can be left disturbed mentally, physically, and socially for the rest of their lives. Is this necessary? Well maybe you sho...

All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque is a vivid portrayal of trench warfare on the French front during World War One. The interesting view taken by the author is that this book is written in a German perspective as opposed to be written in an American, British, or French perspect...

World War I was one of the worst wars that has ever taken place. All Quiet On The Western Front , written by Erich Maria Remarque , truly described what the war was really like. Paul Baumer , the main character, enlisted in the war at a very young age with the rest of his classmates. Throughout the...

All Quiet on the Western Front All Quiet on the Western Front completes the story of World War I in the utmost entirety. Having this novel capture the life of a German soldier, rather than an American soldier is what makes this story unique. Remarque, being a German American, faces the challeng...

"It is so unfortunate that Field Marshals, like myself, get all the credit for the planning of a battle. Part of that credit belongs to the lower ranking generals, who advise us, and to the colonels, majors and captains who advise them. With out these lower ranking officers, a Field Marshal w...

The famous novel All Quiet on the Western Front, by Erich Maria Remarque relates the terrible experience of the First World War, its disasters and cruelty, from the perspective of a nineteen year old soldier, called Paul Baümer, who fights on the front accompanied by his former schoolmates. ...

All Quiet Essay The unbreakable union within the group of soldiers strengthens as the realities of war begin to take full effect. In such a desperate time, the only remaining possession each soldier has is their fragile lives and the unspoken bond they share with one another. Having to muddle th...

An author's view of human behavior is often reflected in their works. The novels All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque and Lord of the Flies by William Golding are both examples of works that demonstrate their author's view of man, as well his opinion of war. Gold...