Paul is a compassionate and sensitive young man; before the war, he loved his family and wrote poetry. Because of the horror of the war and the anxiety it induces, Paul, like other soldiers, learns to disconnect his mind from his feelings, keeping his emotions at bay in order to preserve his sanity and survive.
Born: May 11, 1896, Duisburg, Germany
Age:31
Nationality: German
Awards: Military Merit Cross
Full name: Paul Wilhelm Bäumer
Nickname(s): "Der Eiserne Ad