Over the Front in an Aeroplane (Classic Reprint)

Ralph Pulitzer

ISBN 10: 1331233380 / ISBN 13: 9781331233381

Published by Forgotten Books, 2022

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book is an enthralling account of the author's unique frontline experience during World War I. Through a special arrangement with the French government, the author was able to accompany a military aviator on a daring flight over enemy lines, giving him a rare glimpse into the realities of aerial combat. The author also visited the front lines with infantry soldiers, gaining insights into their daily lives and the challenges they faced. Through these experiences, the book provides a vivid and personal account of the horrors and heroics of trench warfare, capturing the spirit of resilience and determination that characterized the French soldiers. It offers readers a valuable historical perspective on the realities of war and the sacrifices made by those who fought in it. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781331233381_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Over the Front in an Aeroplane (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331233380
• ISBN 13: 9781331233381
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Modern Military and War History

About this title

Synopsis

A daring frontline tour by air, told with vivid sights and firsthand detail.

This gripping firsthand account drops you into a French army aeroplane cruising toward the front lines, describing the aircraft, the weather, and the sense of mission as bombs, guns, and reconnaissance unfold above a scarred landscape. A journal-like voice shares the sensations, conversations, and challenges of flying at altitude amid war’s daily routines.

This edition follows a day-in-the-sky journey from Paris to the trenches, including the gear, the cockpit view, and the peril that comes with every ascent. You’ll glimpse the tension of a pilot and observer, the foggy clouds, and the quiet moments when the aircraft becomes a rare window onto a war-torn world. The narrative balances technical details with human moments—from misread signals to the impulse to capture a front-line image—while showing how war reshapes a nation and its people.

• Experience the feel of a front-line flight, from the leather suit to the roar of the engines.
• Learn about the roles of different aircraft, from hunting planes to artillery spotters.
• See how pilots, observers, and support teams operate under tight rules and high stakes.
• Get a sense of daily life behind the lines, including medical stations, supply wagons, and the home front’s mood.

Ideal for readers who want a vivid, on-the-spot look at World War I aviation and the realities of life on the move with the French army.