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_aMorley, Thomas, _d1832?-1906 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Cause of the Charge of Balaclava |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2014-04-02 | ||
| 508 | _aTranscribed by David Price. Many thanks to Trish Gurney for lending her copy of original so that this transcription could be made | ||
| 520 | _a"The Cause of the Charge of Balaclava" by Thomas Morley is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This book delves into the infamous Charge of the Light Brigade, a notable episode from the Crimean War, emphasizing the tactical failures and miscommunications that led to this tragic military engagement. Morley, a sergeant of the 17th Lancers who participated in the charge, aims to provide an unembellished narrative based on firsthand experience, contrasting with the often romanticized accounts of the event. In the book, Morley recounts the events leading up to the Charge of the Light Brigade on October 25, 1854. He covers the strategic missteps of British cavalry commanders, particularly Lord Lucan and Lord Cardigan, who failed to accurately assess the situation and respond effectively to the advancing Russian forces. Through his vivid, detailed narrative, Morley highlights the critical delays and miscommunications that ultimately pushed the Light Brigade into a disastrous confrontation with overwhelming enemy artillery and cavalry. His account serves both as a critique of the British command and a tribute to the bravery of the soldiers who faced insurmountable odds, offering readers insight into one of military history's most notorious blunders. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aCrimean War, 1853-1856 | ||
| 653 | _aBalaklava, Battle of, Balaklava, Ukraine, 1854 | ||
| 653 | _aMorley, Thomas, 1831 or 1832-1906 | ||
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