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#324: Winston Praises Sir Bindon Blood but Not Britain’s India Government

Just the Best Literature
Just the Best Literature
Episode • Jan 1, 2024 • 28m

Host Dennis Leap discusses Winston Churchill’s praise for Sir Bindon Blood’s talents as a military leader while working with the Bunerwal and Pathan tribes of Northern India, but then reveals the flaws in some of Britain’s political officers. Winston calls them Marplots because they failed to act resolutely or decisively, leading to the unnecessary deaths of British soldiers.

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