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The Highlanders

Scottish Highland regiments.

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Also known as Highlanders, 51st Highlanders

First appearance: i

The Highlanders shows up with force in Part III: The Nature of a Battle. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The 15th (Scottish) Division, including Highlanders, is noted for proving its quality, with lightly wounded Jocks in exalted spirits.
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In Part III: The Nature of a Battle: The 15th (Scottish) Division, including Highlanders, is noted for proving its quality, with lightly wounded Jocks in exalted spirits. Later, in XI: Mentioned as the soldiers in…

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JJJack JohnsonsTGThe GordonsUNUnknown NarratorTAThe AustraliansCACameronsTHThe Highlanders

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

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

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