The Role Of Fascism, And Background Of Ernest Hemingway

What comes to mind about World War I when you think about it? Is it the constituent battle killing soldiers left and right or the unsanitary conditions the soldiers lived in? It’s safe to say World War I was one of the bloodiest battles of the 19th century, killing approximately 8 million soldiers in battle, and wounding a little over 21 million. Although this event is discussed widely throughout the country some don’t realize what all was involved with the war. Not only did the soldiers put their lives on the line but many individuals such as medical staff, ambulance drivers and pilots etc†¦did so, as well. Many countries were involved in world war one; throughout this essay the focus will remain on World War One, the role of fascism, and†¦show more content†¦Reading through the novel Fredrick Henry the main character of the story and also the ambulance driver was shot at and wounded by artillery fire while trying to retrieve a solider in the field. This part in the novel being similar to the incident that happened to Hemingway while doing his duties in war. Ernest Hemingway was born on July 28 1898 in Oak Park. Growing up Hemingway spent time hunting and fishing with his father and pursuing instruments such as the cello and signing in the church choir. Fast forwarding a couple years Hemingway found himself to be an exceptional scholar and athlete. After trying to run away from home twice Hemingway found his opportunity through enlisting in World War 1in 1917. Quick to get shut down because of his eye troubles he pursued a new career in being a reporter for the Kansas City Star. Soon after that Hemingway decided to take part in the Red Cross medical service, driving an ambulance around the Italian front. As his journey went on he then enlisted in Italian infantry which served on the Austrian Front. Shortly after the war ending Hemingway returned to Michigan and began writing fiction stories. Hemingway published his first book â€Å"Three stories and ten poems† in 1923. Six years later Hemingway published â€Å"A Farwell to Arms †. The novel told a story of the love between an English nurse and an American solider that quickly got ruined by the collapse of the war. Fascism is a reactionary and revolutionary