Then came forced marches, sunstroke, fever, poisoned drinking water, fleas, through barren deserts of murderous heat, with swollen tongues, and guns that were too hot to hold.

• 于是，他们只得再急行军，中暑，发烧，跳蚤，毒水，冒着炎热横穿沙漠，舌头发肿，枪管烫得炙手。