Masterly Inactivity Versus Micromanaging
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
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The Tragic Retreat from Kabul
This chapter details the harrowing retreat of British and Indian soldiers from Kabul in 1842, exposing the dire conditions and suffering faced during a brutal blizzard and a deadly ambush. It also examines the ensuing vengeful actions of the British and the moral complexities of 'masterly inactivity' in decision-making processes.
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