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Militaria collectors not huge fans of ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’

There is no denying that the nation is probably as divided as at it has been at any time since the American Civil War. Even in the military collectible community, there are different political opinions. No doubt, some were happy with the outcomes of the recent midterm elections, while others were upset and disappointed. However, it seems that one thing could be unifying those with differing political opinions – namely a general letdown of the Netflix remake of “All Quiet on the Western Front.”

Even those who enjoyed the film, which is already generating Oscar buzz, have generally been dissatisfied with the end product. The biggest complaint is that it is vastly different from the original

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