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All Quiet on the Western Front Scene 23
Scene 23
Scene 23
- Leer notices Himmelstoss and laughs.
- Having recognized Leer, Himmelstoss enters and demands everyone stand at attention for him. The soldiers laugh.
- Paul confronts Himmelstoss, telling him they'll all salute him and ask permission to die if they stop a bullet in the next attack. Flustered, Himmelstoss leaves.
- The soldiers laugh until they hear bombs exploding. They prepare for the upcoming attack.
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