Sharpe and his Chosen Men accompany Major Hogan and the South Essex Regiment to destroy a vital bridge. When the incompetance of the South Essex's commander, Colonel Sir Henry Simmerson, results of the loss of the Regimental colours, Sharpe resolves to take an Imperial Eagle at the Battle of Talavera.
Tropes that appear in this episode:
- Big Bad: Colonel Sir Henry Simmerson.
- Ensign Newbie: Ensign Denny is the first of several ensigns serving under Sharpe.
