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Joins Army
Paul joined the German army because of his teacher Kantorek. -
Western Front
Paul completed his training and is on the front. -
First Death
Joseph Behm was the first of Paul's company to die. -
Half of Company Dead
70 members of Paul's company of 150 died after time at the front. -
Start of Novel
The book opens with a hardened and experienced Paul. -
Kemmerich Dies
Paul's friend and fellow soldier Franz Kemmerich died after developing Gangrene. -
Himmelstoss Beating
Paul and his friends beat up abusive and much-hated Corporal Himmelstoss. -
Food Shortage
The German army begins to run out of food, causing many soldiers to starve. -
Deadly Battle
Paul's company is left with just 32 soldiers remaining after a battle. This means 118 members of the Second Company died. -
French Girls
Paul sneaks over to the French-occupied section of town to visit a lady. -
Sent Away
Paul gets sent on leave and returns home for 17 days. -
Kemmerich's Mother
Paul visits Franz's mother to inform her of his death. -
Training Base
Paul gets sent to a training base for six weeks before returning to the front. -
Guard Duty
At the training base, Paul gets put on guard duty for Russian soldiers. -
Back Again
Paul returns to the Western Front. -
Gerard Duval
Paul killed French soldier Gerard Duval. This, however, was more of an act of mercy as Gerard was slowly dying. -
Paul is Injured
Paul and his friend Albert Kropp are injured while fighting. -
Hospital
Paul and Albert get sent to a hospital and receive a break from fighting. -
Leg Amputated
Albert gets his leg amputated. He is extremely upset. -
Back to Fighting
Paul is healed and returns, once more, to the front. -
Kat is Dead
Paul's best friend Kat dies while Paul is carrying him to a medic. -
Paul Dies
Paul dies less than a month before the Armistice is signed. He gave up after Kat died. His death was peaceful, though.
