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Daniel Stern - English - War Poems "Dulce et Decorum Est" was written by Wilfred Owen during the First World War . Owen explains the problems and difficulties the soldiers had to face each day. The poet describes vividly yet honestly, what trench warfare was like. The poem begins with Owen explaining the feelings of the soldiers whilst they march towards the enemy. The soldiers are scared and frightened due to the lack of hope as they do not know when the terrible war will end. The dreadful conditions have a major impact on the young men and as a result, they look frail and elderly. Furthermore, diseases and general unhappiness were common among the fighters. This was because of the lack of food, adequate shelter and sanitation. However, they most importantly wanted to see their families again. The soldiers were advancing forward when the captain, Wilfred Owen, ordered the...

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