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Corporal Cotter

A British corporal serving in the war.

minor

Also known as Cotter

First appearance: i

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In IX: A lance-corporal who commands a party defending the stables above the Menin road, repeatedly sending messages requesting more bombs rather than relief. Later, in II: An English corporal is mentioned trying to…

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TGThe GermansSJSir John FrenchKAKameradUNUnknown NarratorGHGeneral HaldaneCCCorporal Cotter

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Soldiers and surrender cry
  • Key military and civilian figures
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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