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Originally Posted by Dead Riverdragon I seem to remember that the sappers' captain was some illusive figure who was never actually revealed. In fact I think it was eventually hinted that he didn't exist, and that the sappers acted on their own collective whims. I'll try to find some quotes... |
The captain did exist, but never went to briefings etc. so coltaine and co. assumed their cpatain had died and just didn't want a replacement. After one of the battles coltaine wanted to honour the sappers for their contribution so he went down to their camp. There was one man who witnesses had said did very well, so he promoted him to sergeant. All the sappers started laughing. Coltaine got cross and demanded to know what they were laughing about. One of them pipped up and told them he'd just demoted their captain.
Coltaine was at a loss as to what to do, then the captain says he's very pleased with his new role, and would like to suggest his sergeant, bungle, for the position of captain.
Was brilliant, one of the best scenes in the book.