Simultaneously with training the men, Jack worked on the officers. They were excellent at display and parade ground soldiering but fell far short of Jack’s requirements as fighting leaders.
“You officers lack aggression and tactical skills.” Jack had called them into an empty chamber to address them en masse. “I will give you the basic rules that, from this day on, the Royal Malverns will follow when on campaign.”
Jack noticed that Bryant and Baxter looked attentive, with Sarsens producing a small black notebook.
“Pay attention, for my rules are the results of decades of experience.
Rule number one: get there fastest with the most men.
Rule number two: shoot first, shoot last, and shoot to kill.
Rule number three: mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy.
Rule number four: never lea
