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Redcoats (British Occupation Forces)
corrupt
opportunistic
disciplined
aggressive
obedient
relaxed
Redcoats represent the rank-and-file British soldiers occupying the Scottish Highlands after the Battle of Culloden. They enforce English rule under officers like Lieutenant Ffinch and Sergeant Clegg, engaging in patrols, raids, and prisoner guarding. While maintaining military discipline (e.g., snapping to attention for officers), their ranks exhibit systemic corruption—selling surplus weapons as souvenirs for bribes—which undermines command cohesion. Their opportunism indirectly aids Jacobite rebels by prioritizing profit over suppression. Off-duty, they engage in leisure activities (e.g., card games) while remaining ready for enforcement duties. This collective entity embodies the broader occupation force, with individual soldiers (e.g., unnamed rank-and-file) illustrating their shared roles and contradictions.
17 appearances
Post-Culloden military occupation in Scottish Highlands
Also known as:
British soldiers,
Redcoat Soldier,
Occupation forces,
English soldiers
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British Army (Redcoats)
Post-Culloden Military Occupation and Rebel Pursuit