Analysis Of All Quiet On The Western Front

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In 1914, what started as a dispute between several countries in Europe, including Germany, Great Britain, Russia, France, Austria- Hungary, and Serbia, eventually evolved into a world war, bringing in several other countries to fight such as the United States. Although World War One has no one clear reason as to why it started, the rise of nationalism within one's country, and the need to modernize and advance their military technology both increased the chances of a great war forming. After the war had ended, it left millions of people either dead, or mentally and physically injured. The novel All Quiet on the Western Front introduced the life of a young German soldier named Paul who had given up his past life to serve for his country. Although

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