Born to British parents in India in 1903, Orde Wingate grew up in Britain, living with other relatives at times when his parents were in India. His family was strict Plymouth Brethren – conservative, evangelical, non-conformist Christians. They worked hard to instill their values in Orde.At school, he was friendless. Not playing games or
Source: Orde Wingate: The Most Controversial British Commander of WWII
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Wingate was indeed a controversial figure. I don’t know if you recall the TV series about him. Barry Foster portrayed him very well. It might be found on You Tube.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074037/
Best wishes, Pete.
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I do remember the series. Foster wasn’t, apparently, the nicest of creatures! I couldn’t bear him in Van der Valk.
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I know what you mean. I did think he was good as the creepy killer in ‘Frenzy’ though.
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Yes – good casting!
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