totally good episode in the sharpe series . entertain to the last minute . but like sharpe gold this episode doesn not really fit in the main storyline ( the war against napoleon ) . although sharpe fight against the french ( under command of lupe ) it be not really a mission part of lord wellington big scheme . spoiler the heroic death of perkins be a surprise and it be good to see harper and the other choose men cry . he and sharpe really care about their choose men . i say this because i miss the tear and drama about sharpe fake death ( they think he be dead ) in sharpe honour . i guess they do not want do overdo it and it be war and everything . soldier should be able to control their emotion . the action be superb . although the battle be not a big one it be great to watch sharpe and his men fight again like soldier do in those time . i read some review and come across one of compare this episode to a bad b movie . if you saw this a a stand alone movie than it be not really clear of who sharpe be and what he do . but i think you have to see this a part of a series and at least you have to see enough episode to know the background of the story otherwise much will not make sense .