Matthias Erzberger

Every All Quiet on the Western Front moment featuring Matthias Erzberger, in story order. Played by Daniel Brühl.

3 moments · 6 min

Foch coldly refuses to propose anything until Erzberger formally asks, then gives Germany 72 hours to accept his terms.

2m 23sMatthias ErzbergerGeneral Ferdinand Foch#humiliation #negotiation #armistice

The delegation argues over the harsh terms; Erzberger shuts down talk of honour and urges peace before more men die.

1m 34sMatthias Erzberger#grief #honour #armistice

Erzberger pleads for fairness or the peace will be hated; Foch refuses, and the ceasefire is set for eleven o'clock.

2m 24sMatthias ErzbergerGeneral Ferdinand Foch#armistice #signing #eleventh hour