# An Army Corps on the March explained — Leaves of Grass

> Chapter companion for Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman.

## What happens

A vivid depiction of an army corps advancing in formation, with skirmishers, volleys, and artillery moving under the sun, emphasizing the collective motion and toil of the troops.

## Themes in this chapter

### Comradeship and Love

The unified movement of the army corps suggests a bond among soldiers.

### America and Its People

Depicts the collective American military force as a symbol of the nation.

## Character check-ins

### Narrator

Observes and describes the army corps in motion.

## Key lines

> With its cloud of skirmishers in advance, With now the sound of a single shot snapping like a whip, and now an irregular volley, The swarming ranks press on and on, the dense brigades press on

The army moves forward with scouts ahead, occasional gunfire, and tightly packed troops advancing steadily.

_Captures the rhythm and tension of the march._

## Links

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