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What is the significance of the phrase “the thin red line?

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What is the significance of the phrase “the thin red line?

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Answer (Sept. 28, 1999): Richard King forwarded me your questions regarding the significance of the title of James Jones’ Guadalcanal novel, The Thin Red Line. From my point of view, the title captures the essence of Jones’ realistic combat novel and how men react to the insanity of war.