... unequal territorial and financial gains, disrupting the balance of power and creating tension and uncertainty. Militarism pervaded these societies, as massive armies were needed to continue these conquests. Inevitably, a dangerous arms race developed, most notably between Germany and England, the latter feeling threatened by the presence of a naval fleet possibly rivaling the strength of its own. The consequences of these actions ... . Remarque parallels this downward spiral within the actions and emotions of Paul Baumer, the novel's narrator and protagonist. Early in the text, the uniqu...

• Word Count: 1278
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate