Robert coughed and tried to blow it away, but it returned in waves heavier than ever, and then he ceased to fight against it.
The British and American troops came again and again to the attack, their officers leading them on.

Never had they shown greater courage or more willingness to die.

When the first lines were cut down at the barrier, others took their places.

They charged into the vast mass of fallen trees and against the spikes.

Blinded by the smoke of so much firing, they nevertheless kept their faces toward the enemy and sought to see him.