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Cap tain Scott a Gallant Pioneer Or Stubborn Fool
AP analysis of Robert Falcon Scott's Antarctic polar expedition highlights a debate over his decisions and leadership. Amundsen beat him to the Pole by 35 days, Scott perished 177 miles from safety after a grueling 78 day trek. Critics fault his use of ponies and man hauling, while supporters affirm his courage amid unknown terrain and extreme conditions.
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Alton Blakeslee
Mcmurdo Station
Antarctica
Robert Falcon Scott
Royal British Navy
South Pole
Pole
Roald Amundsen
Scott
Polar
Beardmore Glacier
Ross Ice Shelf
Death
England
Amundsen
Sir Ernest Shackleton
Framheim
Little America