Hitler wanted to use propaganda to manipulate the people into fighting for his own cause. But even Hitler himself admits that propaganda was not successful unless it is, “limited to a few simple themes and these must be represented again and again,” (Hitler). Hitler stressed that propaganda must be, “given time in order that they (the public) may absorb information,” (Hitler). This is exactly what All Quiet On the Western Front could do. Because the book was written in 1928, there was plenty of time for the book to circulate for the common people to absorb and learn about the information and to form individual opinions. This is exactly why Hitler banned the book from Nazi Germany.

One main reason why the book was banned was because Paul realizes for the first time that he is actually fighting against another human being and if given another chance he would not stab the soldier that he ran into in the trench.

The relationship between Kat and Paul was strong, and when any strong relationship is threatened by death, people do not want to go to war. This would be the same exact feeling that a mother would get after reading this book. Hitler would fear the thoughts that people would have after reading this novel because of its emotional elements and truthfulness about war. The people of Germany would therefore not support the war effort if it meant risking the lives of loved ones knowing the high death rates and fatalities.

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