Horrors of War by Joshua Gonzalez aka NeonFx War stories before Erich Maria Remarque's times still leaned toward themes of glory, adventure, and honor. In presenting his realistic version of a soldier's experience, Remarque stripped that from war novels in his antiwar novel, All Quiet on the Western Front. Remarque accurately depicts both the physical and mental hardships of war. This novel should be read by all soldiers thinking of enlisting in the army for …showed first 75 words of 812 total…

…showed last 75 words of 812 total…better prepared for the feelings that await them in the military. By telling of the negative aspects of war, Remarque's novel could successfully rid the army of those soldiers that are, or will ever be unfit for war. By telling of the positive aspects of war, Remarque's novel could encourage more men to join the military. Whether a man decides to join or not to join, Remarque's novel can provide guidance in making the choice.