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Desmond

A character mentioned in the narrative.

minor

First appearance: i

Desmond shows up with force in The Endless War. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A young officer of the Guards seen saying goodbye to a woman at Victoria Station; later blown to bits by a bomb.
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LFLord FrenchUNUnknown NarratorSJSir John FrenchTCThe ColonelTSThe Scots GuardsDEDesmond

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  • Other

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  • Miscellaneous characters, units, and references
  • Protagonist
  • Key military and civilian figures

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

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