The Old Front Line

by John Masefield

Overview

"The Old Front Line" by John Masefield offers a compelling historical account of the Somme during World War I. A significant battleground in France, the Somme is brought to life through Masefield's detailed exploration of the war's impact. This book, focused on the 1st Battle of the Somme in 1916, explores the European conflict and the harsh realities of trench warfare.

Masefield's work provides an insightful look at a pivotal moment in history. It is an enduring testament to the soldiers and the strategies employed during one of the most devastating conflicts of the 20th century. A must-read for anyone interested in World War I history, particularly the battles fought on the Western Front, this volume captures the spirit and the challenges of the era.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781023087025
Publisher:	Anson Street Press
Publication date:	03/28/2025
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.10(d)

About the Author

John Masefield (1878-1967) is in the highest class as a writer of clear, muscular English, whether he is writing about the countryside he loved so well, or, as in this book, the sea, with which he maintained that love-hate relationship which is the hallmark of the genuine seaman,' writes Professor Lloyd. Brought up in Herefordshire and soon orphaned, Masefield was trained on the Conway at Liverpool, served his apprenticeship in windjammers, sailed around the Horn and was beached in New York before he was eighteen. His experiences in these impressionable years stayed with him for the rest of his life. Back in England at the turn of the century, Masefield worked for the Manchester Guardian and published two books of verse (one which contained 'Sea Fever') and a collection of short stories before Sea Life in Nelson's Time was published in 1905. He became famous in 1911 with the publication of Everlasting Mercy, when the use of the word 'bloody' created a sensation. Reynard the Fox, published in 1919, consolidated his position. In 1930 he was appointed Poet Laureate and other honours followed, notably the Order of Merit in 1935.