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Chapter six can be see as a somewhat gruesome chapter. It is the first chapter in the book to introduce actual fighting done by Paul and the others.
- The chapter starts with the men heading back to the front. On the way there they notice a large pile of freshly made coffins and know exactly who they were made for, them.Though, they make jokes to cover up their true purpose.
-Once they are at the front Kat tells them he doesn't like what he feels. Paul doesn't like this because Kat usually has a good sense when it comes to the front. It certainly doesn't help that they can hear the enemy transport running day and night, bringing troops to the front. They also hear the difference in the artillery which has become stronger.
-The men grow hungry as the now stronger artillery rains down on them. Many attempts are made to get food to them but fail due to the ongoing bombardment. Even a few of their own shells fall onto their own men because the guns barrels are so worn out.
-The men struggle with rats and come up with a few creative ways of killing them.
-They tell recruits to get rid of their "Sawbacks"
When the bombardment finally lets up, they know exactly whats happening. The attack has come. The men throw out many grenades before retreating back to the reserves.
-Once there, the french take heavy losses, more than expected. The french start to retreat and are chased back by Paul and all the other men.
-Paul recalls a few french trying to surrender but give mixed signals, one is cleaved with the sharpened end of a spade, another is stabbed in the back by a bayonet.
-They eventually pass their original dugout and reach the french where they take as many provisions as possible, notably corned beef.
-Once the fight has ceased Paul reflects on how dull and numb he has become, recalling his childhood and how different he is now.
- A few days later another attack happens, and Paul finds Himmelstoss hiding in a trench, he beats him and tries to get him out with no luck.
- During an attack Haie is killed. Finally when the men return they only bring 35 with them of the 150 they once had.
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