
A young soldier faces profound disillusionment in the soul-destroying horror of World War I.
Follow a group of idealistic young men as they join the German Army during World War I and are assigned to the Western Front, where their patriotism is destroyed by the harsh realities of combat.
MPAA: Unrated
Principal Cast: Lew Ayres, Louis Wolheim, John Wray
Director: Lewis Milestone

A German teacher recruits young soldiers to fight in WW1 with promises of heroism and glory.
Themes: War, Military, Duty, Pride, Honor, Challenges, Exceptionalism, Nationalism, Patriotism
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A group of confused solders ask each other how countries get into wars in the first place.
Themes: War, Ethics, Morality, Politics, Argument, Patriotism, Injury, Duty, Sacrifice
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Paul returns to his former teacher’s class where he was recruited.
Themes: War, Military, Duty, Pride, Honor, Challenges, Exceptionalism, Nationalism, Patriotism
2:45
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