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The Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava during the Crimean War is one of those epic moments in Anglo-Saxon history. A group of tremendously brave men was slaughtered through a series of unfortunate events and foolhardiness. Those who witnessed the event found it heartbreaking. As French General Brite said, "I am old, I have seen battles but this is too much."

In this episode, we have two accounts. One is from an anonymous officer, and the other is from Sir Henry Clifford V.C. Both will leave you wondering how such a thing could have happened. Hear about Lords Cardigan and Lucan, as well as Captain Nolan who may have been responsible for the charge.

Hello and welcome to The Past Said It Better! A table read of primary sources from history!

Want to know more about the Charge of the Light Brigade? Sneak a peak at "Into the Valley of Death: The Light Cavalry at Balaclava" by Nick Thomas! https://amzn.to/3Rf6f1U

00:00 Who will survive... the introduction

01:22 The Battle of Balaclava

01:42 The Words of Anonymous

02:11 Hrothgar Interlude

04:48 Um Niblet?!

05:21 The Words of Henry Clifford V.C.

07:59 Cats and Bad French