The Forgotten Soldier

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1967

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Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Prologue-Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5-Epilogue

Key Figures

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Important Quotes

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Essay Topics

What is the particular value of having a World War II narrative told from the perspective of a German soldier?

Sajer frequently points out, and has it pointed out to him, that he is a Frenchman in a German uniform. How does his background shape his identity within the army? How does that sense of himself change over time as he gains more experience as a soldier fighting for Germany?

What purpose does the character of Hals serve throughout the book? Why does Sajer feel a particular kinship with him, and how does their relationship affect Sajer’s own development as a protagonist?