All Quiet on the Western Front
What is war? War is the aggressive response to conflict by a nation or group in an attempt to gain power over a people or situation. War is killing; it is planned death for a cause not worth the outcome. War is hidden behind government; they use language that avoids the harsh reality of battle, and to cover up their mistakes. People do not understand the seriousness of death, somewhere along the line the tragic reality of war is blurred and lost. In the movie, All Quiet on the Western Front, Paul and his classmates are considered typical of the soldiers of any nationality. They are boys straight out of college doing what they were asked to do, defend their country. And like every man or boy about to enter war, they didn't know what they were getting into. They didn't realize the effects that war can take on a man. They were asked to defend their country and had a sense or feeling of need to protect their nation and their freedom. This is why every man goes to war. War is technically the decision of the nation's ruler, b
In today's face of war there are many fears among young soldiers. For example, fear of death, fear of leaving their family and friends, and fear of killing people. But people are able to over come or accept these fears because war changes people for the worst. Once they are away from their friends and family long enough and involved in war, it becomes their way of life. They have experienced something many people haven't and can't go back to civilization. Killing has become a part of them. A good example of this is Paul. Paul was sent home on leave and after being home for a few days, he missed being in the war; he didn't feel at home at home. He knew then that the war was his new home, his new way of life and the men both above him and under him were his new friends and family. War is more sophisticated in today's modern warfare. The military doesn't stand 20 feet in front of each other and fire. The military doesn't charge the line and then retreat and defend the offensive. Today's face of war is much different from the face of war in Paul Baumer's time. In
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