Customer Reviews:
 "Up Front" a memory from my youth February 27, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really enjoyed the experience of reading and viewing "Up Front". My parents had the book in our home and I remember having the same experience in the early 50's. I truely enjoyed the art work of Bill Mauldin. It was around that time that I became interested in World War II history and drawing and I think I was influenced in both areas by this book. Over the years and as a result of several moves the book disappeared. I was recently reminded of it's existence by a recent issue of World War II Magazine which had a article about Bill Mauldin, "Up Front" and showed several of the cartoons. I immediately purchased it on amazon.com. It bought back so many memories. The hard cover was the same as the book in our home so many years before. If you are a WWII buff you will definately enjoy Mauldin's insight into the lives of the infantry soldier in the front lines. It's a great book.
Glorious! January 14, 2008
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
The copy of this Book, that I grew up with was my Father's 1945 Paperback Edition. As a Kid, I was drawn in to these amazing Cartoons by Bill. When I was about 13, I read the Text to this Great Book, and was Blown Away by it! In my view, Bill Mauldin has written the Most Honest Account of World War II that you are gonna find. From a Dogface's Point-Of-View, this Book is a History Lesson for all of us.
War is indeed a Tragic Thing, and it is still Real in 2008. But to be Honest about it AND to be able still Laugh, This is what makes: "Up Front", such a special Book for me. It reminds me of my Pop, who served in Patton's Third Armored from 1943-1945. My Dad loved a Good Paperback, and through his Bookshelf, I was able to Discover some Fantastic Stuff, but from Mark Twain to Steinbeck, this is my Favorite from his Collection.
The Muddy Faces of Willie and Joe are the faces of Millions of American Veterans of World War II. These were our Father's and Grandfather's, this is the Story of those GI's....From their Muddy Foxholes...FIVE STARS !!!
Up Front November 20, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I received my item as described and delivered as scheduled.
I am very satisfied with my transaction.
Up Front review September 16, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this book for my father who is a WWII vet. He sat and laughed and laughed. He loved it. He even brought it with him to his WWII army reunion for the guys to read. I would highly recommend this book.
 Up Front, Bill Mauldin. September 14, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Bill by his own admission is a cartoonist not a writer, and he is correct, and to me that is great.
In this book he explains why he drew his cartoons, what was going on at the time, etc.
There is probably no more miserable life than that of the Soldier or Marine infantryman in combat. Sometimes living like an animal is a step up.
Complaining is as normal for an infantryman as breathing, it is what keeps them alive, Mauldin brings this out.
If one wants to know the life of an infantryman in a digestable way this is it. A great read, not deep, but great.
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