An Episode of War

by

Stephen Crane

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Battery

A battery is a fortified arrangement of cannons on a battlefield. When the lieutenant sees a battery “swirling” or “sweeping” across the field, he’s watching a group of soldiers wheel these large weapons into combat. read analysis of Battery

Breastwork

A breastwork is a defense structure—either a manmade wall or a natural feature of the earth—that protects troops when they are behind the lines of combat. It is supposed to allow peace and safety from… read analysis of Breastwork

Bearer of the corps standard

The bearer of the corps standard is responsible for holding the company’s flag in combat. This is a very specific role for Crane to identify; by doing so, he makes it clear to readers that… read analysis of Bearer of the corps standard

Charger

A charger is a horse that has been trained to carry a soldier into battle. Once relieved from duty, the wounded lieutenant observes a horse and then a charger from a distance. Crane’s switch in… read analysis of Charger