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General Posselt

A German general involved in the defense of the Danube region.

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Also known as General Posselt, Posselt

First appearance: xviii sparrows on the housetops

General Posselt shows up with force in Trouble by the Waters of Babylon. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as having been interviewed earlier, giving Hannay confidence to bluff.
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