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From the entry To Bite the Bullet you can learn that pigs were holy animals for Hindu soldiers, which caused their discontent (the Indian Mutiny) as they had to bite cartridges filled with pork fat. Actually, it were Muslim soldiers who mutinied when forced to bite those cartridges. Doesn’t everyone know that Muslims don't eat pork and Hindus consider cows holy? What other factual errors have you found in this book?

Catherine Slater I noticed that and amended it in ink. There were little mistakes like Horse Guard parade instead of horse guards parade , and some americanisms though…moreI noticed that and amended it in ink. There were little mistakes like Horse Guard parade instead of horse guards parade , and some americanisms though it is an English book. I felt it was a cut and paste guide from several sources, but he did not double check his facts. (less)

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