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There are many elements to this debate, but a few stand out. Amundsen's base camp was closer to the South Pole than was Scott's; Amundsen's team members were all experienced skiers; they were willing to use dogs to pull supply and equipment-laden sleds, and consume the dogs as part of their diet enroute.
All this meant that Amundsen saw advantages in his planning and execution and took advantage of them to best Scott's efforts to achieve the South Pole by 33 days.
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∙ 8y agoAmundsen and his team were well-equipped with protective clothing, tents and food so that they could spend a week at the South Pole verifying their location and resting up, in order to survive their return trek from the pole.
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Was Roald Amundsen knighted by the Queen?
Even though Queen Maud of Norway was born into the British Royal Family, there is no record that she influenced any awards from the British to Roald Amundsen. This avoidance could also have been influenced by Amundsen's success at leading the team to first stand at the South Pole, a quest of the British Royal Navy Captain, Robert Falcon Scott, which ended tragically in many expedition deaths.
Who did Ronald Amundsen beat to the South Pole?
Essentially, since his team was the first to set foot at the South Pole. Amundsen beat us all.
What was the effect of Roald Amundsen's discovery?
Amundsen led the team to be the first to navigate the Northern Passage between Greenland and Alaska. As well, Roald Amundsen explored Antarctica and led the team that was first to set foot at the South Pole.
What did the telegram Amundsen sent Scott say?
The telegram read: "BEG TO INFORM YOU FRAM PROCEEDING ANTARCTIC--AMUNDSEN."
Roald Amundsen is credited with being the first explorer to reach?
Amundsen and his team were first to sail between Greenland and Alaska by way of the Northwest Passage. Years later, he also lead the team to be the first humans to set foot at the South Pole.
Who beat Scott to south pole?
Roald Amundsen beat Robert Falcon Scott to the South Pole.
What two men led the great race to the south pole?
Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott.
When where huskies removed from Antarctica?
After Douglas Mawson, Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott went to Antarctica
Is Robert Falcon Scott smarter than Roald Amundsen?
There are no measurements available that indicate the 'smartness' of either explorer.
What did Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott have in common?
Both were dedicated and committed polar exploration team leaders.
2nd explorer to reach the south pole?
Robert Falcon Scott reached the South Pole on 17th of January, 1912, acknowledging in his diary that Amundsen had got there a month earlier. The last members of the Scott expedition were found dead by a relief party two years later in 1913.Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott both explored the South Pole at the same time in 1911. Amundsen was aware of Scott's objective, but Scott was not aware that Amundsen was right behind him.Roald Amundsen got there first on 14th of December, 1911. Amundsen reported that he saw no sign of Scott.
Who were the leaders to the race to the south pole?
The names you want are Roald Amundsen from Norway, and Sir Robert Falcon Scott from England.
These explorers Roald Amudsen and Robert Falcon Scott set out to reach the South Pole in what year?
Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott both explored the South Pole at the same time in 1911. Amundsen was aware of Scott's objective, but Scott was not aware that Amundsen was right behind him. Roald Amundsen got there first on 14th of December, 1911. Amundsen reported that he saw no sign of Scott. Scott reached the South Pole on 17th of January, 1912, acknowledging in his diary that Amundsen had got there a month earlier. The last members of the Scott expedition was found dead by a relief party two years later in 1913.
The second group of explores to reach the south pole was led by Robert?
Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott both explored the South Pole at the same time in 1911. Amundsen was aware of Scott's objective, but Scott was not aware that Amundsen was right behind him. Roald Amundsen got there first on 14th of December, 1911. Amundsen reported that he saw no sign of Scott. Scott reached the South Pole on 17th of January, 1912, acknowledging in his diary that Amundsen had got there a month earlier. The last members of the Scott expedition was found dead by a relief party two years later in 1913.
What country did Robert f Scott leave form to go on his expedition?
Robert Falcon Scott had left from Britain to go on his famous expedition to the south pole with Roald Amundsen
Where was Robert Falcon Scott trying to get to?
Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott both explored Antarctica at the same time in 1911. Amundsen was aware of Scott's objective, but Scott was not aware that Amundsen was right behind him. Roald Amundsen reached the South Pole first on 14th of December, 1911. Amundsen reported that he saw no sign of Scott. Scott reached the South Pole on 17th of January, 1912, acknowledging in his diary that Amundsen had got there a month earlier. On their return trip, the last members of the Scott expedition were found dead by a relief party two years later in 1913.
When did Robert Falcon Scott's expedition reach the South Pole?
Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott both led teams to the South Pole at the same time in 1911. Amundsen was aware of Scott's objective, but Scott was not aware that Amundsen was right behind him. Roald Amundsen's team got there first on 14th of December, 1911. Amundsen reported that he saw no sign of Scott. Scott's team reached the South Pole on 17th of January, 1912, acknowledging in his diary that Amundsen had got there a month earlier. The last members of the Scott expedition were found dead by a relief party in November 1912.
