Contrast the soldier's perspective in The Red Badge of Courage with that in All Quiet on the Western Front. Explore the commonalities and differences in the experiences of battle during the Civil War and World War I. Additionally, compare the sense of camaraderie as depicted by Stephen Crane and Erich Maria Remarque.

Examine the historical context of World War I in relation to Paul Baumer's personal experiences, and how his life mirrors the transformations occurring around him: the might of the German military, its bravado and devastation, the oppression by schoolteachers and other significant figures, and the madness of modern warfare.

Discuss why Remarque felt sympathy for the post-World War I "lost generation."