preliminary report

admit reluctant warriors to the ranks
deny that any setback is defeat
send in the heavy gunnery and tanks

the praise of collaborators is true thanks
meaning inheres whenever they must meet
admit reluctant warriors to the ranks

reject reports that there are no more banks
to pay our men and keep them on their feet
send in the heavy gunnery and tanks

keep scouts alert and watch out on the flanks
we have no time to rest upon our seat
admit reluctant warriors to the ranks

victory's one of the ruling party's planks
we have proclaimed it and we know it sweet
send in the heavy gunnery and tanks

the armour as it advances groans and clanks
its movement we would never label fleet
admit reluctant warriors to the ranks
send in the heavy gunnery and tanks