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England

A European nation, often personified in discussions of war and politics.

minor

Also known as England

First appearance: i the european war and after

England shows up with force in III: Europe Murdered. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Symbol of Europeanism, the target of the American attack, and the focus of New Zealand loyalty.
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TFThe First MenTAThe AmericansTMThe MongolTGThe GermansEUEuropeansENEngland

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Nations, Concepts, and Later Humans
  • Protagonist
  • Earth's Human Succession

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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