A Yankee in the Trenches · Character

Fritz

A German soldier encountered by the narrator during trench raids.

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Also known as Whereupon Mr. Fritz

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The German soldiers, often referred to as the enemy in the trenches.

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A Yankee in the Trenches
The German soldiers, often referred to as the enemy in the trenches.
III: A Trench Raid
Mentions the gas release and shouts to the narrator during the raid.
IV: A Few Days’ Rest in Billets
Behaves meekly after the raid, sending up Very lights and avoiding offensive actions, though a later raid fails due to his vigilance.
V: Feeding the Tommies
Mentioned as the enemy whose behavior affects whether Tommy gets hot food in the trenches.
Hiking to Vimy Ridge
Fires machine guns at the patrol and sends over 'Berthas' during the march.
X: Following the Tanks Into Battle
Remains quiet during the bombardment, saving fire for the infantry assault; later unleashes machine-gun and shell fire.
XI: Prisoners
The German officer who pulls an automatic and shoots Crane before being killed.
Bits of Blighty
Refers to German prisoners at Winnal Downs camp, described as having cushy conditions.
Glossary of Army Slang
Defined as 'an affectionate term for our friend the enemy' and noted as a source of borrowed words like 'strafing'.

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