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a suicidal charge into rifle fire
Next day, the colonel rejects York's assessment of the tactical situation, on the grounds that savages could not be as sophisticated as York makes them out to be.
Next day, the colonel rejects York's assessment of the tactical situation, on the grounds that savages could not be as sophisticated as York makes them out to be.
He orders a charge in a column of fours, relieving York of command when he calls the charge suicidal and calling him a coward.
He orders a charge in a column of fours, relieving York of command when he calls the charge suicidal and calling him a coward.
As the mounted soldiers come into the mountains, they are met with rifle fire from less than 50 yards.