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General Harper

British general commanding the 51st Highland Division.

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Also known as Harper, General Harper⁠—'Uncle Harper'

First appearance: i

General Harper shows up with force in XIX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Commander of the 51st (Highland) Division; called 'Uncle' for his white hair; known for his skepticism about bayonet training.
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In XIX: Commander of the 51st (Highland) Division; called 'Uncle' for his white hair; known for his skepticism about bayonet training. Later, in III: Commanded the Highland Division during the capture of Vimy Ridge,…

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GHGeneral HaldaneTGThe GermansUNUnknown NarratorTBThe BritishGHGeneral Harper

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