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1. What does Sharpe think of the battle that ended immediately proceeding the start of this novel and how did the battle come out for the English?

Sharpe reflects on the encounter, noting that it was strategically insignificant and tactically pointless. Nevertheless, the British forces fought with determination and pride and successfully defended the area against a larger French force armed with artillery.

2. Of what units does the South Essex consist and what is the function of each of those units? What seems to be the problem with one of the units?

The South Essex regiment is composed of two battalions. The first battalion is deployed in Spain and includes Sharpe and others. The second battalion is a recruiting and training battalion located in England. Supposedly, the second battalion recruits and trains men to send to the first battalion--yet for many, many months no new recruits have appeared.

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