The Thin Red Line (novel)

The Thin Red Line

First edition
Author	James Jones
Language	English
Genre	War novel
Publisher	Charles Scribner's Sons
Publication date	September 17, 1962[1]
Publication place	United States
Media type	Print (hardback & paperback)
Pages	510
OCLC	7640500

The Thin Red Line is American author James Jones's fourth novel. It draws heavily on Jones's experiences at the Battle of Mount Austen, the Galloping Horse, and the Sea Horse during World War II's Guadalcanal campaign. The author served in the United States Army's 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division.