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“It has always been my ideal in war to eliminate all feelings of hatred and to treat my enemy as an enemy only in battle and to honour him as a man according to his courage.”

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Ernst Junger
Ernst Junger

German writer born on March 29, 1895, and died on February 17, 1998. Ernst Junger is known for his war literature and philosophical works, with notable works including 'The Tin Drum' and 'The Story of War'. His writings deeply depict the impact of war on individuals and society. more

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