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Lord Cavan

British general commanding the XIV Corps.

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First appearance: i

Lord Cavan shows up with force in XII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Lord Cavan argues with General Rawlinson over the disposal of captured artillery, claiming some for his own with violence of speech.
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In XII: Lord Cavan argues with General Rawlinson over the disposal of captured artillery, claiming some for his own with violence of speech. Later, in XIV: Directing operations at Guards division headquarters when a…

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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