Roland Timeline and Summary

Roland argues that Charles should not accept Blancandrin's offer.
Also, he volunteers Ganelon to be the envoy to King Marsile.
Dude accepts his nomination to lead the rearguard.
But he refuses to blow the oliphant and urges his men to fight for France, God, and honor.
Then he kills a lot of Saracen dudes.
Ultimately, he realizes Ganelon's treachery. Oops.
Finally, he admits the disaster and blows the oliphant to summon Charlemagne.
He then mourns the deaths of his knights.
Lastly, he retreats to a hill, tries to break his sword, and dies. Womp womp.