He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose
There are no great men, only great challenges that ordinary men are forced by circumstances to meet.
Because of the ladder something tells me there was a sniper or
MG42 in that 2nd floor window.
"You are what you do when it counts."
Must be a pretty safe area as all are shouldered arms with village civilians it appears that are leading them, local knowledge for safe direction.