Who is Sir Hugh Gough from Flashman and the Mountain of Light: From the Flashman Papers, 1845-46 and what is their importance? Flashman_and_the_Mountain_of_Light English & Literature "Sir Hugh Gough | Flashman and the Mountain of Light: From the Flashman Papers

This character is the hard-charging Commander-in-Chief of the British forces in India. He is known for wearing a white coat into battle so his enemies can see him clearly and know that he defies them. This character thinks highly of Flashman, but Flashman thinks this character is reckless despite winning every battle. In the moments before the battle at Ferozeshah this character has an argument with Governor General Hardinge, who wants Gough to take a more cautious approach to the upcoming battle.