Uncover the powerful evolution of the soldier’s image in German culture between 1871 and 1933. This insightful study delves into visual traditions, exploring how artists depicted battlefield identity across pivotal eras, from the Franco-Prussian War to the Weimar Republic. It examines the construction of martial masculinity and perceived German moral superiority, even amidst defeat, revealing its deep cultural impact. Essential reading for students of European military history, German cultural studies, and modern European conflict representation, this book offers a critical look at national identity forged through war.