Possible Clues:

• Bond, say, following his boss to a battle
• Nameless fellow harbouring spy in battle
• Clever chap catching spy in battle
• Vivid purplish red
• Fuchsia relative
• Intelligence chief with one of his men before a battle
• Bond, say, following his superior to a bloody battle
• Red spy keeping mum? On the contrary!
• Factor in many a battle
• A deep red