War and Peace, Chapter 31 summary
Chapter 31 of 365 · Book 10: 1812 · 12 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 31, Pierre wanders into battle and follows an adjutant to Raévski’s Redoubt, where the gunners gradually welcome him and their courage absorbs his attention. As casualties rise and ammunition runs out, he volunteers to help, then an explosion near the ammunition wagons knocks him down.
What happens
- Pierre loses the general, obstructs marching infantry, and reaches a bridge under attack without recognizing the danger.
- An adjutant guides him toward Raévski’s Redoubt and discovers that Pierre’s horse has a bullet wound.
- The battery’s soldiers overcome their suspicion of Pierre and welcome him with affectionate jokes.
- Pierre watches the gunners become more animated despite mounting casualties, while nearby infantry retreat and then advance.
- The young officer collapses, the battery exhausts its charges, and Pierre offers to fetch ammunition.
- Pierre runs toward the ammunition wagons, where an explosion throws him down and leaves wreckage and injured horses.
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