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“Some men of the line regiment who had appeared on our right started running back. I shouted out to them to halt, but they took no notice. I pulled out my revolver and very nearly shot at them, but I thought it wouldn't do any good, as they all had their backs to me so would have thought that anyone hit was hit by a German bullet. If I ran after them my men might think I was running away. So I took my men on!”

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William St Leger

William St Leger, born in 1586 and died on July 2, 1642, was a historical figure whose profession and category remain unclear. His life story and contributions are not well-documented. more

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