when henry and his friend leave the regiment to get water , what do they overhear? what does this show you about the general and the officer?

Soon the officers are directly in front of the two soldiers. The general speaks of the Rebel army amassing for another charge and how he fears it may break their lines. Henry and Wilson, unseen, hear the general ask if any troops could be spared. One officer volunteers their regiment, calling them "mule drivers." The general tells him to get them ready, adding that many of them will not get back. The two foot soldiers hurry back to their line. This shows the general and officer's disrespect of their own soldiers.