fontency

Updated: June 12, 2025

In the Battle of Fontency, for instance, he was colonel in command of the famous Coldstream Guards, who covered themselves with glory; and shortly before embarking for America he was made major-general of the line. Braddock had won his promotion solely through gallantry and at a time when a lieutenant-colonelcy in this crack British regiment sold for £5000 Sterling.

John Marshall - The Life of George Washington, Vol. 1 : Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War : which Established the Independence of his Country and First : President of the United States