Ernst Jünger
A young man who enlisted in the German Army shortly after the outbreak of World War I, Ernst Jünger adapted Storm of Steel from many volumes of wartime journals. Jünger was a member of the…
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Minor Characters
Fritz Jünger
Jünger’s younger brother who joins his regiment. Jünger is devoted to him and, when Fritz is badly injured at the battle of Langemarck, he risks his own life to ensure Fritz is evacuated for medical care. He and Ernst are reunited in Germany near the end of the war.
Colonel von Oppen
Jünger’s much-admired commander, whom he considers to be a “born leader.” Von Oppen dies of cholera after being appointed to a battalion in Palestine in 1918.
Tebbe
A good friend of Jünger’s, whom he meets while undergoing officer training in Recouvrence. On one memorable occasion, they go joyriding together in a stolen coach. Tebbe is later killed at the battle of Cambrai.
Clement
A good friend of Jünger’s, whom he meets while undergoing officer training in Recouvrence. Clement is later killed at Monchy.
Otto Schmidt
Jünger’s trusted orderly, who is killed by shellfire in 1918.
Schultz
Jünger’s trusted fellow soldier and von Oppen’s nephew, who dies in 1918.
Kloppman
A courageous older officer whom Jünger befriends at Regniéville. Kloppman is killed during an attempted raid on a French position.
Kius
Jünger’s longtime friend and fellow soldier. He ends the war in British captivity.
Vinke
Jünger’s orderly.
