“The battle had been raging all day near the little village of Waterloo. The tall fields of rye grass had been trampled into the ground as wave after wave of cavalry charged the British squares between bouts of deadly artillery fire. A smoky grey cloud hung over the battlefield and the bright colours of the uniforms were muted by a thick film of dust and mud. ‘Look,’ said his sergeant, pointing to the far ridge. ‘That’s Bonaparte up there!’ A nervous murmur ran through the square. ‘Aye,’ Jack co...untered cheerfully. ‘And Wellington’s behind us, watching our every move.’ ‘So ’e is,’ grinned the sergeant. ‘Well, then, let’s show the Duke we ain’t afraid of those Frenchies.’ Another cavalry charge came thundering towards them, only to fall back in a welter of mud, blood and confusion. Jack rallied his men, knowing that as long as he stayed calm the square would hold. A sudden flurry of activity caught his attention and a party of soldiers approached him, carrying someone in a blanket.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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