# Captain Timókhin — War and Peace character guide

> Captain Timókhin in War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Timókhin, Captain Timókhin

**First appearance:** 0038-vi

## Who they are

A brave, dependable infantry company commander under Bagratión.

## In the story

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/war_and_peace/chapters/v)

An officer from Andrei's regiment, encountered at a pond where soldiers are bathing. His offer to clear the pond for the prince highlights the informal, weary state of the troops.

### [Chapter XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/war_and_peace/chapters/xxv)

The battalion commander present during the conversation. He timidly agrees with Andrei's assessment of soldierly spirit and provides an example of the troops' improved morale under Kutuzov, highlighting the contrast between staff and frontline perspectives.

### [Chapter XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/war_and_peace/chapters/xxv)

The battalion commander present during the conversation. He timidly agrees with Andrei's assessment of the soldiers' spirit and offers a soldier's perspective on the change in command to Kutuzov, noting improved morale and discipline.

### [The Regiment in Reserve](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/war_and_peace/chapters/xxxvi)

Appears briefly, calling out to the wounded Prince Andrei with a trembling voice, showing his distress.

### [The Regiment in Reserve](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/war_and_peace/chapters/xxxvi)

Appears briefly, calling out to the wounded Prince Andrei with concern as he is carried away on a stretcher.

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