What award did Jünger receive in 1918 as a soldier?
Iron Cross
Medal of Honor
Victoria Cross
Pour le Mérite
Answer
The Pour le Mérite, also known as the Blue Max, was Germany’s highest military honor in World War I. Instituted in 1740 by Frederick the Great, it recognized exceptional valor and leadership. Only 637 were awarded during World War I, making it highly prestigious and coveted.
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