The German soldier in World War II between 1939 and 1945 faced severe suffering and a threat to his life. The war conditions impacted soldiers differently based on which part of the conflict they served and what duty they performed.
The German army on the Eastern Front fought through dangerous combat actions under the environmental conditions. Many German soldiers died during the Stalingrad conflict, which proved how the war damaged the armies deeply. Soldiers who remained in peaceful areas during their military service developed new hardships without experiencing direct combat.
People assigned to different military ranks faced unique risks in their duties. People assigned to frontline combat and critical defense jobs experienced much higher death rates than other military personnel. The first combat periods of World War I were most dangerous for soldiers who died before fighting their first battles.
Several people lived through decisive moments that kept them safe but overall, the problem was one of disastrous casualties and traumatic losses. German military forces suffered millions of casualties as a painful result of the warfare. The war resulted in more than fighting deaths because it forever changed everyone affected by its destructive forces.
Examining the life experiences of soldiers from all World War II fronts offers essential humanity insights to guide future peace making and preserve human lives. We should continue examining the deep harm that war has brought to people while taking away its potential to repeat itself.
