Comparison of Owen and Sassoon

... During the First World War there have been many interpretations of the "Great War" as it was called. At the start of the war Britain was fighting a losing battle so a conscription was introduced calling all men between the ages of 18 to 41 to take up military service. Young soldiers were enthusiastic to join up and be sent off to the front line to fight for their king and country, feeling patriotic, glorious, and full of courage, life and adventure. Their families and friends so proud, but the harsh reality of war was waiting for them hiding behind the government's propaganda posters Sassoon came from a rich, banker family. After fighting, Sassoon became disillusioned by the war and wrote a statement to his commanding officer refusing any more service. Instead of being shot (a fate for those who refused service) the officer thought Sassoon was insane, so he was

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