Military Commands and Responses

The transcript captures a series of military commands and personal reflections during a battle. It begins with orders to soldiers and a brief personal conversation about daughters. The scene shifts to battle preparations and observations of militia formations. Intense battle commands follow, with strategic decisions and orders to charge. The final section focuses on a push forward and artillery concentration to drive back the enemy.

What were the ages of Jolette and Pauline?

• Sixteen and fourteen

• Ten and eight

• Twelve and ten

• Fourteen and twelve

What did the speaker believe they saw forming at the center?

• A supply convoy

• An artillery unit

• A militia

• A cavalry

What was the command given before the initial charge?

• Retreat

• Fire

• Hold

• Charge

What was the reaction to the order to charge?

• Immediate compliance

• Confusion over orders

• Retreat

• Refusal to charge

What was the strategic decision made after taking the field?

• Negotiate a truce

• Send the entire battalion over the hill

• Hold position

• Retreat

What was the command given to the artillery?

• Move to the left flank

• Hold fire

• Retreat

• Concentrate on the center

What was the repeated command to the soldiers during the final push?

• Fire

• Push

• Hold

• Retreat

What was the speaker's response to the line faltering?

• Hold the line

• Advance

• Order a retreat

• Surrender

What was the final action taken by the artillery?

• Cease fire

• Concentrate fire on the center

• Retreat

• Move to the right flank

What was the ultimate goal of the battalion's final push?

• To negotiate peace

• To drive the enemy back

• To hold their position

• To retreat safely