All Quiet on the Western Front Scene 33 Summary

  • The doctors amputate Albert's leg. Hammacher tries to cheer Albert up and prevent him from learning the truth, but once Albert realizes his leg's been lost, he swears he won't live his life as a cripple.
  • As Albert threatens to kill himself, Paul returns, happy to have come back from the dead. He tells Albert everything will be all right now. Bad timing, Paul.