What were his impressions of World War I?

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As Tolkien was a linguistics scholar, he was fascinated by the language and myths of various cultures, but there is no evidence to suggest that he favored one side over the other. However, he did serve in the British military during the war and witnessed some of the horrors of trench warfare. He was deeply affected by the destructiveness of modern warfare and his experiences may have influenced the themes in his later works. There is no evidence to suggest that he wept when he saw wounded troops.

What Were His Impressions of World War I