The Execution of A Scapegoated Admiral

<p>March 14, 1757. British Admiral John Byng is executed on board HMS Monarch for “failing to do his utmost” in battle. This episode originally aired in 2023.</p><p><br></p>Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.<p><br></p><p>History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.</p><p>Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.</p><p>See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.</p>