These had been stowed deep in the ship's hold and had climbed to the disembarking level using a series of interior ramps between decks.Nor was Atlas now the only ship tied up at the embankment. While the ironclads stayed on station in midriver, the transports at the river wall had sent their soldiers charging ashore. Regiments of riflemen were forming up even as the first cannon were being lowered to the Embankment. The horse handlers led their mounts, trotting up to Sherman's staff; he felt better after swinging up into the saddle."We've pushed units up these streets toward Whitehall," an aide said, pointing out the positions on his map. "Our men will be taking defensive positions in the buildings on both sides. There'll be no more surprise attacks by cavalry from that direction."Sherman nodded approval, touched the map. "These troops in Parliament Square must be neutralized. Then the Gatlings can take out these defensive positions in the buildings there.""We're taking fire from Westminster Abbey," an officer reported."Return it," Sherman said coldly.
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