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Hjalmar Johansen

Norwegian polar explorer with Amundsen.

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Also known as Johansen

First appearance: the worst journey in the world

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FNFridtjof NansenRARoald AmundsenVCVictor CampbellHPHarry PennellGMGeorge Murray …HJHjalmar Johansen

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Other Polar Explorers
  • Terra Nova Expedition Members
  • Support Crew and Animals

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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