How does tommo feel about the attack on the trenches at first before they actually come across the German soldiers?

Initially, Tommo feels a mix of fear and anxiety about the impending attack on the trenches. He is apprehensive about the battle ahead, grappling with the uncertainty of what lies before him. However, there's also a sense of camaraderie and determination among the soldiers, which provides him with a flicker of hope and resolve as they prepare to face the German soldiers. This internal conflict highlights his vulnerability amidst the harsh realities of war.