The Tides of WarChapter 22
The Officers Call had been delayed until David got back from the Palace. He opened the meeting by telling them a British Army inspection team was coming to Kanda to inspect the ‘Rabble’ that guarded the Pass. The reaction of his officers was what he expected, anger and disbelief. After they had cooled down, he went on to say the label “Rabble” had been conferred on them by their former General, Sir Reginald Fitzroy. He smiled. “The Prince has suggested, and I concur, that the “Rabble” be...