AMOAFUL 31st JANUARY 1874
“Check your ammunition,” Jack said. “There will be a battle today. Make sure your rifles are clean and oiled, and your water bottles are full of filtered water.” He walked the ranks of C Company as they stood at ease.
“You are as good as any regiment in the British Army,” Jack said, “and better than most, so I know you will fight well.”
The men listened, straight-faced but proud.
“General Wolseley has issued his order of battle,” Jack said. “It is nothing less than the traditional British regimental square.”
“That"s the one we used to defeat Napoleon,” a hopefully anonymous voice from the ranks said.
“That"s correct, Ogston,” Jack said. “But in our case, the square will be inside the forest. The general has arranged the army into four columns, with Brigadier
