WoodhamSmith, Cecil
The Reason Why
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140012781
- author:
- WoodhamSmith, Cecil
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1971
- Pages:
- 288
- Genre:
- History of specific subjects
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Reason Why: The Story of the Fatal Charge of the Light Brigade by Cecil Woodham-Smith This account of the ill-fated charge of the Light Brigade during the Battle of Balaclava is a sobering study of courage, honor, and tragedy. In revealing the complex web of pride, obstinacy, and mismanagement that led to the disaster, author Cecil Woodham-Smith sheds light on a pivotal moment in British military history. The story is one of human error and hubris, as two brothers-in-law, Earl Lucan and Earl Cardigan, clashed over strategy and ultimately sealed their own fate. This book offers a gripping and thought-provoking exploration of the events that unfolded on October 25, 1854, and the lasting impact they had on British military tactics. Woodham-Smith's meticulous research brings to life a bygone era, where heroism and military glory were deeply ingrained, yet ultimately proved insufficient to prevent catastrophe.
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