A Yankee in the Trenches · Character
The Huns
Derogatory term for German soldiers used by the Allies.
minor
Also known as the Huns
First appearance: ii going in
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Defined as 'a German' in the glossary.
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- German enemy forces
- Diverse trench community
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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