_Into the Valley of Death_ tells the thrilling story of the Charge
of the Light Brigade in the words of the men who fought during the
most heroic and yet futile engagement of the modern era. By drawing
on key evidence the author has not only provided a clear narrative
of the events leading up to the 25th October 1854, but has painted
a vivid picture of the Charge itself. No punches are pulled and the
carnage which ensued is clear for all to read, dispelling the
romantic myth of death or glory' fostered by the Victorians. This
work tells the blood and guts story of a desperate charge by 673
men in the face of what seemed insurmountable odds. It reveals the
trauma endured by the rank and file who witnessed all around them
men and horses cut to pieces while endeavoring to ride through
walls of flying iron and lead, and not knowing if the next second
would be their last. Yet in the midst of this horror and
devastation, the author takes time to give an overview of the
battle itself and puts on the hats of some of the commanders
involved, looking at not only what they did, but also at how a
terrible disaster could so easily have been turned into the
greatest single victory of its time. Could such an apparently
mad-cap charge have succeeded? Did sufficient men arrive at the
guns to successfully capture them? Were there troops and close
support that could have been utilized to drastically change the
course of events? Could a simple stalling tactic have allowed these
resources to have been fully exploited? All of these questions are
answered. This work truly lifts the lid on the events of over 150
years ago and through the words of the survivors allows the reader
to assign the responsibility for the Charge having taken place and
for the consequent loss of the Light Brigade.
General
Imprint: |
Pen & Sword Military
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
April 2020 |
Authors: |
Nick Thomas
|
Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 39mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
256 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5267-2292-8 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
|
LSN: |
1-5267-2292-5 |
Barcode: |
9781526722928 |
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