Despite his record of defeats, he was able to retain his position, he was able to attain command ahead of the more popular Marshal Browne because of the support of his brother who had significant influence over military appointments.
He was able to retain his position, he was able to attain command ahead of the more popular Marshal Browne because of the support of his brother. This was despite his record of defeats. This command ahead of the more popular Marshal Browne because of the support of his brother had significant influence over military appointments.