This edition had all images removed.
Title: The Old Front Line
Note: Reading ease score: 72.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by K Nordquist, David Edwards, Jeannie Howse and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https:
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Summary: "The Old Front Line" by John Masefield is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the Battle of the Somme, providing vivid descriptions of the front line trenches and detailing the conditions faced by soldiers during this significant battle in World War I. The narrative not only emphasizes the physical landscape but also the emotional weight carried by the soldiers, ultimately painting a poignant picture of bravery and sacrifice. The beginning of "The Old Front Line" establishes an atmosphere of somber reflection, highlighting how the landscapes scarred by war will eventually be reclaimed and beautified by nature. Masefield discusses the old front lines as they were at the onset of the Battle of the Somme, evocatively describing the trenches and their surroundings. He conveys the heavy toll on soldiers, illustrating that many would not witness the outcome of the battle that began from these very lines. This opening sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the battlefield and the harrowing experiences of those who fought there, encapsulating themes of loss and remembrance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Masefield, John, 1878-1967
EBook No.: 20616
Published: Feb 18, 2007
Downloads: 185
Language: English
Subject: Somme, 1st Battle of the, France, 1916
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Old Front Line
Note: Reading ease score: 72.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by K Nordquist, David Edwards, Jeannie Howse and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Old Front Line" by John Masefield is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the Battle of the Somme, providing vivid descriptions of the front line trenches and detailing the conditions faced by soldiers during this significant battle in World War I. The narrative not only emphasizes the physical landscape but also the emotional weight carried by the soldiers, ultimately painting a poignant picture of bravery and sacrifice. The beginning of "The Old Front Line" establishes an atmosphere of somber reflection, highlighting how the landscapes scarred by war will eventually be reclaimed and beautified by nature. Masefield discusses the old front lines as they were at the onset of the Battle of the Somme, evocatively describing the trenches and their surroundings. He conveys the heavy toll on soldiers, illustrating that many would not witness the outcome of the battle that began from these very lines. This opening sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the battlefield and the harrowing experiences of those who fought there, encapsulating themes of loss and remembrance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Masefield, John, 1878-1967
EBook No.: 20616
Published: Feb 18, 2007
Downloads: 185
Language: English
Subject: Somme, 1st Battle of the, France, 1916
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.