analysis

• repetitive rhythm which is similar to the rhythm of galloping horse
• arerphrane - emphasising their glory
• didactic poem that brings light to the realities of war and the bravery of the soldiers
• soldiers are dutiful under all circumstances, their jobs are to follow orders without questions
• war is glorious and heroic
• soldiers are heroes and we should remember/respect their bravery
• religious imagery - they only had god to rely on