In the early 1930s, during Hitler’s rise to power, he had copies of this book banned and burned, along with others. Where/When/Why Banned or Challenged (from various internet sources): Title: All Quiet on the Western Front (Original German Title: Im Westen nichts Neues) It describes the physical and mental stress the German soldiers underwent, as well as how they were affected by the war when they returned to civilian life. This classic novel was originally written in German by a veteran of World War I.
Next in my Banned Books Week series of books that, you might be surprised to learn, have been banned, challenged, or otherwise censured by groups or organizations since publication.
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