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As you know, Claus served as a runner in WW1 before being blinded in a gas attack, and was upset about being out of commission during that time.
This experience greatly shaped his views and fueled his anger after the humiliating defeat Germany faced.
So, what if instead of a runner, he served a direct combat role?
Do you think the harrowing experience of frontline combat would have further fueled his desire to avenge Germany, having been so much closer to good men losing their lives so tragically, all for nothing?
Or would that experience maybe make him less eager to view war as such a viable option, wanting to prevent other young men from suffering as he did?
Assume he survives and isn't injured so severely that he can't rise to power.
This experience greatly shaped his views and fueled his anger after the humiliating defeat Germany faced.
So, what if instead of a runner, he served a direct combat role?
Do you think the harrowing experience of frontline combat would have further fueled his desire to avenge Germany, having been so much closer to good men losing their lives so tragically, all for nothing?
Or would that experience maybe make him less eager to view war as such a viable option, wanting to prevent other young men from suffering as he did?
Assume he survives and isn't injured so severely that he can't rise to power.