Henry Fleming leaves home and joins the army. He wants to be a hero! But what will he do when the battle starts? Henry and the other new soldiers are tested. They measure their courage againt the enemy, their comrades, and themselves.
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Chapter 1 "I'm tired of waiting!"
Chapter 2 "We're heaving!"
Chapter 3 "When are we going to fight?
Chapter 4 "They're comng!"
Chapter 5 "They're coming again!"
Chapter 6 "Where's your wound?"
Chapter 7 "Leave me alone!"
Chapter 8 "Don’t try to stop me!"
Chapter 9 "I'll look after you"
Chapter 10 "They fight like cowboys!"
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