The Taking of Lungtungpen by Rudyard Kipling

Mulvaney, one of Kipling’s "Soldiers Three," tells the tale of how he led a group of soldiers in an impulsive, almost comic assault on a Burmese village—without uniforms or orders. The attack is successful, but the story is told with swagger and irreverence, reflecting both bravery and recklessness. The plot is brisk and action-packed, mixing farce with grit. Kipling shows the absurdity and improvisation of empire. A fast-paced story about boldness, loyalty, and flawed heroism.