# General Harper — Now It Can Be Told character guide

> General Harper in Now It Can Be Told by Philip Gibbs.

**Role:** minor

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

**First appearance:** 0003-i

## Who they are

British general commanding the 51st Highland Division.

## In the story

### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/now_it_can_be_told_se/chapters/xix)

Commander of the 51st (Highland) Division; called 'Uncle' for his white hair; known for his skepticism about bayonet training.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/now_it_can_be_told_se/chapters/iii)

Commanded the Highland Division during the capture of Vimy Ridge, called 'Uncle Harper'.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/now_it_can_be_told_se/chapters/v)

Commander of the 51st (Highland) Division; criticizes official communiqués for being too optimistic and notes his own division's heavy losses.

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