Prelude to War
This 19th-century diplomatic agreement sought to suppress nationalist revolutions and maintain European stability.
Congress of Vienna
This German military strategy aimed to avoid a two-front war by quickly defeating France through Belgium.
Schlieffen Plan
Germany
Who is the author of All Quiet on the Western Front?
Erich Maria Remarque
The unification of this country in 1871, led by Otto von Bismarck, upset the balance of power in Europe.
Germany
The battle started the stalemate on the Western Front.
Battle of the Marne
This August 1914 battle saw Germany and Austria Hungary destroy Russia’s Second Army, capturing 92,000 troops.
What motivates Paul and his friends to enlist in the German army at the beginning of the novel?
Nationalistic propaganda
Persuasive encouragement of their schoolmaster
This military alliance, formed in 1882, included Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.
The Triple Alliance
This term refers to the deadly area between opposing trenches.
No Man's Land
This controversial practice by the Germans led to the United State's entry into the war.
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
How does Paul react during his leave when he returns home to visit his family?
Paul feels out of place and alienated during his leave.
The assassination of this individual would mark the beginning of hostilities in World War I
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
This battle, lasting from February to December 1916, was an effort by Germany to “bleed France white.”
Battle of Verdun
The Germany military was limited to how many troops?
100,000 troops
Why do Paul and his comrades often mock authority figures, such as Kantorek and Himmelstoss?
Mocking authority figures reflects their disillusionment and resentment toward those who promoted or enforced war without understanding its realities.
This "powder keg" region in Europe was the site of nationalist movements and great power rivalries, contributing to the war's outbreak.
The Balkans
This was a campaign by the Allies to seize control of the Dardanelles Strait, a crucial waterway connecting the Mediterranean to the Black Sea.
Their goal was to open a supply route to Russia and weaken the Ottoman Empire.
Battle of Gallipoli
German colonies were distributed as what?
League of Nations mandates (Britain and France)
What is the significance of the novel’s title, All Quiet on the Western Front?
It signifies a day without significant battles or action on the front, yet Paul dies on such a day.