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.
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.
Essentially, since his team was the first to set foot at the South Pole. Amundsen beat us all.
Roald Amundsen's important routes during his Antarctic expedition included the path taken to the South Pole in 1911, which followed a route from the Bay of Whales to the Ross Ice Shelf, then up the Axel Heiberg Glacier. He utilized established Inuit techniques for navigation and travel, opting for dog sleds over motorized transport. His successful approach contrasted with Robert Falcon Scott's more difficult route, emphasizing efficient planning and adaptability. Amundsen's expedition was significant for its emphasis on careful preparation and understanding of the harsh Antarctic environment.
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.
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.
Roald Amundsen beat Robert Falcon Scott to the South Pole.
Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott.
After Douglas Mawson, Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott went to Antarctica
34 days. 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.
There are no measurements available that indicate the 'smartness' of either explorer.
Both respective explorer teams left their native countries in 1910.
Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott were both explorers who led Antarctic expeditions in the early 20th century. They both aimed to reach the South Pole, with Amundsen being the first to succeed in 1911, while Scott's expedition ended in tragedy in 1912.
The names you want are Roald Amundsen from Norway, and Sir Robert Falcon Scott from England.
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.
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.
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.
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.