Such noise and confusion make a stunning din,
And in the smoke of battle there is a contest to win
The lines firm and steady throughout their length,
With stubborn persistence measure their strength.
Officers and men artful tactics display
Until one of the lines is forced to give way,
Charge after charge, Greek meets Greek,
The two contending armies in deadly strife meet.
The powers of the soldier both sides feel
As they force their way with steel against steel,