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Death in the Valley

The Red Coats broke from the tree line into a clearing of knee deep snow. Their tall red bonnets made them look like flowers against the stark whiteness in the morning light.
Unexpectedly, from across the clearing, came a volley of rifle fire. The flag bearer and three other British soldiers fell. Another soldier rushed forward and picked up the standard, it’s pole sticky with blood.

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