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Edrington
1795 - 1795
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The Earl of Edrington was a Major in command of a half-battalion in the 43rd Foot of the British Army.

Lord Edrington's forces accompanied French royalist troops under the Marquis de Pouzauges in an attempt to invade France and depose Napoleon. When the Revolutionaries unexpectedly arrived at Muzillac from the north, he organised a successful fighting retreat to the shore to be picked up.

Edrington is depicted as a cool-headed, competent and caring commander. On occasions he is a little pompous, which earlier on led to some minor friction with the French royalist allies. Nevertheless, he makes sensible tactical decisions and is at ease in his position - also expressing personal concern for Hornblower when Mariette is killed.


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