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The Boy Allies in the Trenches - Midst Shot and Shell Along the Aisne by Clair W. (Clair Wallace) Hayes
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Immediately confusion reigned among the enemy. Taken completely by
surprise, as Chester had intended they should be, the Germans lost all
signs of formation. Before they could recover their scattered wits and
turn upon their new foes, or even seek new shelter, the British had
poured in a second volley.

But the German officers, displaying great skill and bravery, soon had
their men under control, and turned upon the little party of British
in the rear.

Chester perceived what was about to happen and cried out to his men:

"They are going to rush us! Pick 'em off as they come!"

The Germans, at a command, sprang forward, and the British fired full in
their faces.

The Germans reeled, and for a moment it seemed they would seek shelter
once more; but they rallied and came on.

But, as they came, a volley was poured into them from the rear. Hal's
men, on the opposite side of the road, had advanced quickly, and again
the Germans had been surprised.

Caught thus between two fires, and unable to tell the number of their
foe, the Germans were at a great disadvantage. Nevertheless, outnumbering
the British as they did, they fought bravely, jumping quickly behind the
nearest trees, determined to sell their lives as dearly as possible.

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