According to the Black Watch war diary, only ten enemy snipers were brought back to tactical headquarters for a brief interrogation, with most “in a very shaky condition.” A bloody-minded John Taylor crowed, “All my advice and hate talks had their effect . . . it was really incredible how few prisoners we sent back.” Indeed, each of the captured German snipers appeared worse for wear, and an irate Cantlie, suspecting his scouts of taking liberties with the prisoners, demanded an explanation about their sullied and bloodied condition. When the scouts feigned ignorance, Ronnie Bennett came to
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