All Quiet on the Western Front

Why did the students join the army?

This is from the movie, All Quiet on The Wester Front

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The students were encouraged to join by their schoolmaster, who heavily promoted the war on campus. They are told enlistment is their duty.... their privilege. Fear of being called cowards forced their hands.... they volunteered.

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All Quiet on the Western Front