The Charge of the Light Brigade (Trade Editions) - Softcover

Sweetman, J

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841761303 ISBN 13: 9781841761305

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 2000

Synopsis

The Charge of the Light Brigade, famously immortalized by Tennyson, lasted only 20 minutes from beginning to end and was but one of the three dramatic phases of the Battle of Balaclava. It is however the phase best remembered because of the military incompetence that led to the fateful attack. John Sweetman describes in absorbing detail this dashing series of actions, including 'The Thin Red Line' and the Charge of the Heavy Brigade, as the Anglo-French army besieging the Crimean port of Sebastopol defended its supply base from Russian attack.

About this title

Synopsis:

A detailed account of one of the most famous military actions in history. The charge of the British Light Brigade against Russian artillery was one of four phases of the Battle of Balaclava, as the Anglo-French army beseiging the Crimean port of Sebastopol defended against Russian attack.

About the Author:

John Sweetman, former head of Defence and International Affairs at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst ,and long-suffering supporter of Portsmouth F.C., is the author of numerous books and articles about the Crimean War including a biography of Lord Raglan.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1841761303
• ISBN 13: 9781841761305
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96