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You are handed a handkerchief and ten ships - what do you do?
A decorated admiral is condemned to death by a frightened government, not for cowardice, but for failing to try hard enough. What would you do when handed an impossible naval task?
You are handed a handkerchief and ten ships - what do you do?
This episode explores the story of Admiral John Byng, a British naval officer executed on his own warship. It delves into the circumstances that led to his condemnation and the broader implications of an institution needing someone to blame.
Person: Admiral John Byng
Date: October 29, 1704 (birth)
Location: Southill Park, Bedfordshire (birth)
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