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"[...] But now, for the first time, I see you are a man like me. I thought of your hand-grenades, of your bayonet, of your rifle; now I see your wife and your face and our fellowship. Forgive me, comrade. We always see it too late. Why do they never tell us that you are poor devils like us, that your mothers are just as anxious as ours, and that we have the same fear of death, and the same dying and the same agony ? Forgive me, comrade ; how could you be my enemy?"Erich Maria Remarque, All Quiet On The Western Front, Ch. 9
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All Quiet On the Western Front is by far my favourite book ; it describes WWI from a german point of view, with a very strong style.
The characters of this drawing are two WWII men, american and german, while the book's scene relates a WWI german soldier trying to save the life of a french ennemy. This changing was just a graphic choice. Anyway this scene could happen during any war...
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Comments: 205
unspacy In reply to Dahlieka [2011-09-09 00:22:18 +0000 UTC]
no thank u
it is an honor man!!!
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Panzermig [2011-09-08 02:48:36 +0000 UTC]
beautiful..awesome, great job
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''si ves un avion blanco, es americano, uno negro, es britanico y si no ves nada, es la Luftwaffe'' - Shadowblaster-
''ΒΏDe que le sirve tener dos tanques por cada uno de los mios si los dispersa y me deja destruirlos uno por uno?'' -Erwin Rommel-
''Que Dios se apiade de mis enemigos porque yo no lo hare'' -George Patton-
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Panzermig In reply to Dahlieka [2011-09-08 22:03:22 +0000 UTC]
your welcome
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''si ves un avion blanco, es americano, uno negro, es britanico y si no ves nada, es la Luftwaffe'' - Shadowblaster-
''ΒΏDe que le sirve tener dos tanques por cada uno de los mios si los dispersa y me deja destruirlos uno por uno?'' -Erwin Rommel-
''Que Dios se apiade de mis enemigos porque yo no lo hare'' -George Patton-
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VerbotenerGott [2011-09-08 02:28:48 +0000 UTC]
So absolutely amazing.
Thank you making this.
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VerbotenerGott In reply to VerbotenerGott [2011-09-08 02:30:02 +0000 UTC]
For making this*
Now let me show you my appreciation with a complete grammar fail...*shot*
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bridget117 In reply to ??? [2011-09-08 01:46:52 +0000 UTC]
If I ever read this book (and I think I'll have to at some point), I will be crying and dying and just totally like D: This is an amazing portrayal of the quote. Kudos.
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Dahlieka In reply to bridget117 [2011-09-08 05:40:05 +0000 UTC]
This is not a thick book, but each page has a wonderful intensity. I hope you'll like it, thank you so much
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ronin-ai [2011-09-08 01:46:00 +0000 UTC]
I like that you really don't show US vs German insignias on either uniform. just two men, could be from either side, from either war.
and there are a hundred, a thousand stories like this throughout history.
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Dahlieka In reply to ronin-ai [2011-09-08 05:38:10 +0000 UTC]
War has the power to increase the qualities and the defaults of each human... that's why horrible things are more horrible than never, while some men are able to sacrifice their own life for a cause, or just for their brothers in arms. I'm more intersted by this positive part and I try to honor it as I can.
Thank you so much
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KreepingSpawn [2011-09-08 01:42:49 +0000 UTC]
Righteous, powerful work. Thank you for this.
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Dahlieka In reply to KreepingSpawn [2011-09-08 05:31:46 +0000 UTC]
And thank you for commenting !
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ForeverYoursMarine In reply to ??? [2011-09-08 00:59:58 +0000 UTC]
Very nice and touching!!! I was getting a little teary-eyed
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Dahlieka In reply to ForeverYoursMarine [2011-09-08 05:30:06 +0000 UTC]
Aww... thank you
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ForeverYoursMarine In reply to Dahlieka [2011-09-08 17:28:44 +0000 UTC]
You're welcome
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crysanthemum963 [2011-09-08 00:06:05 +0000 UTC]
Oh gosh, you made my stomach feel jittery. I feel like crying...great picture!
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Dahlieka In reply to crysanthemum963 [2011-09-08 05:28:56 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so much
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Sgtgrech [2011-09-07 23:11:01 +0000 UTC]
Excellent artwork broaching a very poignant & emotive subject.
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icepenguin26 [2011-09-07 22:58:26 +0000 UTC]
I read that book too! It WAS really good. Excellent job on the pic... it captures the moment really well.
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what-the-crapola [2011-09-07 21:32:26 +0000 UTC]
One of my most favourite books of all time, this is too good for words.
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silver-elena [2011-09-07 21:04:45 +0000 UTC]
I just finished re-watching Gundam Seed and it showed and spoke of war so much and this along with the paragraph fits so perfectly.
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Dahlieka In reply to silver-elena [2011-09-08 05:26:42 +0000 UTC]
Never seen Gundam Seed... I have to do now ^^
Thank you !
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silver-elena In reply to Dahlieka [2011-09-10 03:03:28 +0000 UTC]
Yes, Yes you must ^_^ its certainly a favourite. And you're welcome!
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99Mahou [2011-09-07 20:22:44 +0000 UTC]
This made me cry. It's so emotional and perfect. Aah! I love it!
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99Mahou In reply to 99Mahou [2011-09-07 20:24:58 +0000 UTC]
Oh. And do you mind if I link to this page on my Facebook?
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Dahlieka In reply to 99Mahou [2011-09-07 20:52:38 +0000 UTC]
Sure, you can ! Thank you so much
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99Mahou In reply to Dahlieka [2011-09-07 21:12:03 +0000 UTC]
Coolio. You're so welcome!
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Chrispy92 [2011-09-07 20:02:37 +0000 UTC]
Easily one of the greatest quotes ever about the nature of war. It's great to see an artist who doesn't constantly glorify it.
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