What did the German officer do after failing to hit York with his pistol?
Tried to stab him
Ran away
Surrendered
Attempted suicide
Answer
After failing to hit York with his pistol, the German officer surrendered. York had been leading a reconnaissance mission, and when he spotted the German officer, he hid in the bushes and waited for him to pass by. When the officer was close enough, York jumped out and grabbed him. The officer tried to shoot York with his pistol, but he missed.
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