All quiet on the Western Front is a book by Erick Maria Remarque. It takes place during World War I on the French Front. Paul Baumer is a boy of 19 years, who voluntarily joined the Army with several of his friends after hearing a patriotic speech given at his school. Paul and his friends realized that being patriotic comes with a costs - hard work, brutal life and harsh training. Paul and his friends realized that War is not ... as honorable as it is made to sound ... injures Paul and Kropp. They bribe the surgeon with cigars so that they can be place in a hospital for care. Paul goes throu...

• Word Count: 593
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School