I would like to read more about a redcoat’s state of mind.

What was his mental state when he realises he’s being ordered to walk slowly into a hail of fire?

How does he equate the King’s shilling with near-certain death?

When drawn up into ranks, was there an unseemly manoevre to get into the back row?

Having seen the bloodbath and pain of previous battles, wouldn’t more of them “crack”?

Sharpe recovers from a bad wound and is only too keen to risk it again. TS