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The Red Badge of Courage · Character

MacChesnay

A soldier who argues and fights with another soldier in camp.

minor

First appearance: iii

See MacChesnay in iiiBook page

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TOthe officerHFHenry FlemingTCthe colonelMAMacChesnay

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  • Other

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  • Soldiers and Casualties
  • Command and Communication
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See MacChesnay in iii