At the beginning of this classic novel, the author states: “This book is to be neither an accusation nor a confession, and least of all an adventure, for death is not an adventure to those who stand face to face with it. It will try simply to tell of a generation of men who, even though they may have escaped shells, were destroyed by the war.” Discuss whether or not Remarque achieved what he set out to do. Support with examples and clear explanation.