In the frontline or on the frontline?

Fallingstar8 · #1 (permalink) Mon Oct 19, 2009 1:42 am *In the frontline or on the frontline?*

eg. We produce drugs and medical supplies for injured soliders and civilians on the frontline.
We produce drugs and medical supplies for injured soliders and civilians in the frontline.

Which one is better? And what is the difference between In the frontline and On the frontline?

Mister Micawber · #2 (permalink) Mon Oct 19, 2009 3:54 am *In the frontline or on the frontline?*

On the front line(s)
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Fallingstar8 · #3 (permalink) Mon Oct 19, 2009 6:31 am *In the frontline or on the frontline?*

I can't tell the difference between them. Why? Could you please help me to clarify them?

Mister Micawber · #4 (permalink) Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:36 am *In the frontline or on the frontline?*

The other form uses the wrong preposition.
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