Oh God, if there be a God, save my soul, if I have a soul.
Oh God, if there be a God, save my soul, if I have a soul.Prayer of a private soldier before the battle of Blenheim, 1704
Graham planned to advance to the left of the ravine where Osman Digna was based, occupy some high ground, and weaken the enemy’s position with artillery fire before sending in the infantry. The Royal Malverns were in Buller’s First Brigade, marching a thousand yards behind Davis’s Second Brigade.
“We won’t see much fighting back here,” Kerswell grumbled.
Brotheridge stumbled over a loose stone. “Good. Let the other brigade do the work. We done our bit last time.”
Jack noted the speakers and said nothing. He watched the surrounding countryside as they passed the ridge but saw no sign of the enemy.
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