a blue demonstration the perception that, at this point, the regiment is preparing for a protest rather than for a battle.
gods of traditions behaviors that are expected with certain activities.
colonel a high-ranking military officer ranking below a brigadier general.
company wags humorous soldiers; jokesters.
brigade a unit of the U.S. Army comprising two or more regiments.
dregs bitter-tasting particles of solid matter that settle to the bottom of a bottle of wine.
Napoleon Bonaparte 1769-1821; French military leader and emperor of France (1804-1815); here, Wilson's sarcastic response to Henry for questioning his courage.
the red eyes (also described as red blossoms) the campfires of the enemy as seen across the river.
