Chapter 19

In this chapter the battle is just beginning. Henry and Wilsons regiment are told not to fire until the rebels get closer. There were many men that got shot by bullets to the left and right of Henry and he was very stunned by all of that happening so close to him. As the commander told them to fight the men just laid there and didn't move. No one moved until Wilson fired the first shot, and then all of a sudden they sprang up and started the battle. As the men were fighting they moved across the field to a different place. While moving positions many men got shot. One of the main guys who got shot was carrying the U.S flag. After it was dropped Henry and Wilson pick it up and start carrying it.

Why wouldn't they fire?