Reginald Dyer
Reginald Dyer was a British Army officer known for his controversial role in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919, where he ordered troops to fire on a large gathering of unarmed Indian civilians, resulting in a significant loss of life. His actions were widely condemned, and he became a symbol of the oppressive measures employed during British colonial rule in India. Dyer's legacy is often viewed as a 'stain' on British history, and he faced public outrage and a lack of support from his superiors following the incident.
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Reginald Dyer was the British general who ordered the troops to open fire on a peaceful gathering during the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
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Pakistan:
British Brigadier General Reginald Dyer opened fire on unarmed, peaceful protestors who had gathered there to celebrate the Baisakhi festival.
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India:
General Dyer, on behalf of the British army, ordered his troops to fire on innocent people during the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
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