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Jake Diefer
A German-American soldier or immigrant character in the Union ranks.
minor
Also known as Jake
First appearance: book i
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- Other
Character groups
- Minor and supporting characters
- Central narrative figures
- Union and Southern civilians
- Southern homefront characters
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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