The Disastrous Charge Of The Light Brigade During The Crimean War

[@ricardo-lq4bq3pp3l]

My 3x great uncle, Thomas Frederick Armes, was wounded by a Cossack lancer in that charge riding with Pagetts 4th Light Dragoons. He survived the charge and was nursed by Florence Nightingale at Scutari Hospital. He died in 1885 and is buried in Norwich cemetery.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Wow, Richard, what a great story. Thanks for sharing. If you enjoyed this talk please make sure to subscribe for future videos. kzbin.info

[@alnito66]

Thanks for that amazing presentation of the battle. As a precision only a French squadron of the 4ème Chasseurs d'Afrique took part to this action, charging in order to give free space for the remaining Brittish cavalrymen to retreat. It is said that this squadron marched "au canon" IOT be able to fulfill that task. As a result these french cavalrymen were the only French allowed to wear the Balklava clasp on the Crimean campaign medal. That was the case of my ancestor Ambroise de Belin.

[@lukequinton5040]

The logistics of getting 26,000 men and horses to The Crimea is incredible! The transport conditions must have been grim.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for your comment & watching my video

[@chrismorgan1336]

Not many horses were shipped from the UK and many of those died at sea, so were in short supply. Foraging parties were deployed to buy up local animals in the greater area. The loss of horses at Balaclava presented a serious problem for the British. (From memory) the loss of horses and the Causeway after the battle led to the creation of the railway to transport supplies from the Harbour up to the siege lines.

[@JamesHatfield49]

“Theirs not to make reply, Theirs not to reason why, Theirs but to do and die. Into the valley of Death Rode the six hundred.” My favourite part of the poem. Another great video History Chap ❤️🇬🇧

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks, James. Glad you enjoyed it. If you haven't already please make sure to subscribe for future videos. kzbin.info Chris

[@britishamerican4321]

My favorite is the immediately preceding part: " 'Forward the Light Brigade!' Was a man dismay'd? Not, though the soldier knew, someone had blundered. "

[@bentrinker1937]

Hats off to the British cavalry men. What brave brave soliders. They did the proper solidery thing. It’s truly inspiring

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@notmyworld44]

Why? These were British. Had they been defending their homeland, alright. But they weren't.

[@leeetchells609]

You must have a head full of magic.

[@ashwayn]

and 2/3 of the 600 survived they killed the Russian gunners did they spike the guns?? and what is every Victoria cross made from,

[@AZAllura]

I searched for a youtube video for students. As I looked at many in my quest, I can say, with some authority, this youtube video is by far and above the others. Thank-you so much! I will use it many times, when teaching: The Charge of the Light Brigade. Impressed!

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@rjmacreadyoutpost3121]

My great-great grandfather was wounded at the siege of Sebastopol during the Crimean War. He survived, returned to London, and went on to work for the relatively new (at the time) Metropolitan Police. Great explanation of the Charge of the Light Brigade. Would love a deeper dive into other aspects of the war.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Oh wow, what a great story! The house I lived in as a kid was built by a Crimean War veteran and was named "Alma". More videos on Crimea coming soon so please make sure to subscribe to my channel so you don't miss them. kzbin.info

[@jamieclinnick8086]

Chris is such an incredible story teller. I have witnessed these story tellers first hand and they are incredibly engaging. I love this channel so much and I do like that Chris is introducing more and more maps to give people visuals of the story he is telling. I can only imagine in wonder what this channel will able to produce with the right backing. Bless you Chris & all of your hard work....🙏

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@dalereed3950]

That Crimean War you show at the beginning, where is it located? I can't picture the Communists and later Putin leaving it alone in Crimea.

[@A_nony_mous]

@@dalereed3950 It's currently considered part of Ukraine.

[@mortdecai6655]

A video on the Crimean war in all would be most delightful.

[@kristianmoore6682]

I agree I think it needs to be done, most definitely.

[@mortdecai6655]

@@kristianmoore6682 Indeed, although it is was a conflict of major scale for it's time and stands as the changing point for much; Comparatively little is known about it by the general public.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks, I will move it up my priority list.

[@mikearmstrong8483]

I wholeheartedly endorse the idea. It has often been considered to be the first "modern" war, the beginning of the transition from the Napoleonic age of flintlocks and sails to the age of steam ships, ironclads, railroads, telegraphs, and modern methods of logistics. I would find such a video fascinating.

[@benugdsen75]

With Iron Maiden’s The Trooper as the soundtrack. ✌🏾

[@aldgate]

"Into the valley of death rode the 600" such a great line in a great poem, really emphasis the loss of life in battle, better than I seen almost any media portray it, outside straight up footage.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@richardthompson9836]

Greetings from Orlando Chris. Most interesting! I'm sitting here listening to you and looking at my ancestors Crimean Medal with its 4 ciphers: "Sebastopol", "Inkermann", "Balaklava", and "Alma". This family treasure was passed along to me upon my aunt's passing in 1997. 3399 Cullis was a member of the Coldstream Guards. Looking forward to your next adventure into our shared history.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Wow, thanks for sharing, Richard. Please make sure to subscribe for future videos. kzbin.info Chris

[@jona826]

We did that poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson at school back in the 1970s/80s. I hope modern British school kids also have this poem taught to them.

[@TheHistoryChap]

I wouldn't count on it! Great poem.

[@myparceltape1169]

Hope so. Hope they also learn how to speak poetry and not leave it like flat mumbo-jumbo.

[@BattleMatt]

Yes they still do it. I read it aloud to them so they feel the thud of the horses and the power of the words.

[@colingavigan4704]

Splendid stuff Chris, delivered with rollicking enthusiasm that’s so engaging. You videos really whet the appetite for the viewer to want to delve deeper. Please keep up the excellent work. Mr G🤠🎷

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you are enjoying. Thanks for your support.

[@calvinferguson8588]

Have not seen a video of the battle of Inkerman. Crimean War was a turning point in military history and development. Most do not understand the importance of social, political, technological and personal rivalries upon military/historical developments! Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it! Thank You!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Calvin, thanks for watching and also for taking the time to post your comment. More Crimean War to follow.

[@petermellors6456]

Love your narrations and would be over the moon to hear more about the Crimean War

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@Johnny-Thunder]

Yes let's have a series on the Crimean War. I read Orlando Figes' book on it, but that was some time ago. I could do with a refresher course. First major war in which the British and French fought on the same side. Must have been a very surreal and confusing experience for them... Winston Churchill visited the battlefield where the Light Brigade charged during his trip to the Crimea for the Yalta conference. He himself was a former cavalryman, he took a special interest in that...

[@TheHistoryChap]

You are right about it being first time French and British fought on same side. Raglan was so stuck in his ways that he referred to the French as the enemy when he meant the Russians! bet that went down well with his new allies! Please make sure to subscribe for future videos. kzbin.info

[@nicofolkersma2535]

@@TheHistoryChap Fortunately the french commander realised Raglan was a dithering old fool and took no offence.

[@jenniferingle87]

An absorbing account of this part of the Crimean War. Thankyou Chris. I would very much like to hear you tell more of that war, perhaps including Florence Nightingale and the work she did at Scutari. Or is that a separate video? (Yes please!)

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks, Jennifer. Getting a lot of support for more videos on the Crimean War.

[@ukgroover]

A talk on the crimean war would be brilliant!

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@gottalovethephilippines5417]

Another great video of a classic piece of history. Could you possibly do one of the Australian Light Horse charge at the battle of Beersheba during WWI? Many thanks🇦🇺

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for liking. Someone else has requested that one too so I will move up my hit-list. Please subscribe to my YT channel so you don't miss it.

[@BiggishMoth]

I would love more content around the Crimean War. It is difficult to find entertaining and enjoyable content surrounding this war.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Watch this space! Currently working on a video about the entire Battle of Balaclava and also one about the nurses who tended for the soldiers (it's not all about Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole!). Please make sure to subscribe so you don't miss these future videos. kzbin.info

[@gaelswed]

my only complaint about the history chap is....not enough videos..i appreciate it takes time among other things..chris's warm, congenial and passionate delivery with a decent amount of humour added is defenitely unique. i have never enjoyed history videos as much as these and i've been pasionate myself for almost 50 years.10/10 keep up the good work!

[@TheHistoryChap]

trying my best, honest! Got loads in the pipeline. Please make sure to subscribe for future videos. kzbin.info

[@gaelswed]

chris as an irishman fascinated with english history...warts n all..what say you to the battle of the yellow ford...i think with your unique style...it would make a great video...also how does one join your private history club i heard you mention in a november video as the link did not appear on the screen.warm regards from sweden.

[@thorbridge9093]

This was well done it brought a tear to my eye to think of these men's bravery

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed it, Thanks.

[@vza423]

Applause, applause. Very well done, I subscribed immediately.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for your support; I appreciate it. Chris

[@pierremichel6460]

Thank you so very much for this incredible video!

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@telefisswearin1973]

Very engaging telling of the background and the charge itself. Well-informed!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you, Daniel.

[@charlesmaximus9161]

Sir, your content is always top shelf! Please do more on other Crimean War battles, such as Inkermann and the Alma.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Will do, Charles. if you haven't already please make sure to subscribe to my channel so you don't miss them. kzbin.info Chris

[@robertdeen8741]

I recall reading Julian Byng of Vimy turned down his commission because the pay wouldn't cover the mess bills. I believe the King stepped in and covered it for him. Maybe you should do a show on Byng. From what I've read a most excellent and brilliant leader.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for the suggestion; I will add to my list. Please make sure to subscribe for future videos. kzbin.info

[@robertdeen8741]

@@TheHistoryChap looking back on all the books I've read over the years, Byng's bio was one of the best. Another, I'd bought at what you chaps would call a "boot sale" was entitled Percy Scott, the Father of Modern Naval Gunnery. One has to live in a place like Esquimalt to find a book like that. One of the things I remember from Scott's bio was, during some point in the Boar war, the army was short on artillery. Since the Boar's didn't have much of a navy, Scott had some carpenters whip up a few carriages for naval guns which he took off his ship and into the field. The Navy wasn't all too happy about what he'd done but the army thanked and praised his actions. Brings my mind back to Byng He'd preregistered his artillery mathematically before Vimy. Used Rickter scales to find enemy batteries and sawed down the barrels on LeeEnfields to the same length of Mausers to fire grenades farther. Byng didn't come up with all those ideas. The important point being, he was willing to listen and try new ideas. A practice not all to common in the British army at the time. Scientists and thinkers wanted to transfer over to the Canadian Corps just so they could try and test their theorys. Byng never got enough credit for what he did. He only took the leave that was entitled to a private and ate the same food and lived in the same conditions. It's no wonder his Canadian boys loved and respected him as much as they did. A true soldier's soldier if there ever was one. Made a fine Governor General for Canada too. Our hockey League has a Lady Byng Trophy for sportsmanship and I'd wager 99.9% of the fans have no idea where the name comes from. Anyway, forgive me sir. As is my norm, I've babbled on far too long off topic.

[@theodoresmith5272]

This will be good. He is a good speaker that makes it kind of come to life.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@MichaelSmith-ys4ki]

Fantastic. Enjoyed it tremendously

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@andersonpenrose]

Chris, thank you. I so enjoy your detail and passion and really learn from you! You earn your moniker! You ARE THE HISTORY CHAP! OUR HISTORY CHAP! YAY. We are fortunate indeed!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Very kind of you, thanks

[@peterbarker3433]

Thoroughly enjoy your work.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@jollyjohnzz]

Beautifully done .

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@jasonwyatt6095]

John, curious about your connection to Sir Thomas. You can reach me at [e-mail].

[@guavaburst]

Crimea for sure. The battles are rarely spoken about, and then if there were graphical breakdowns showing different units on a map, moving in time would be very useful also.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@KEVIN-tx6bt]

An incredible story. Many thanks for your great content!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.

[@kristianmoore6682]

I agree with all of the above comments, you have a great way of telling the story of the history and to be honest the crimean war is almost forgotten as is the the Boer war as they are bookended by the napoleonic and ww1

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@andreww9252]

I almost felt like I was there ... well told Chris I'm very impressed ... I also watched your Zulu videos and will watch more of your educational and entertaining shows, have liked and subscribed, well done.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Andrew, thanks for your support. Plenty more videos coming in 2023.

[@timfenton5153]

Very interesting, looking forward to the next one, thanks

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks, Tim.

[@JayWendt]

When in high school I came upon Tennyson's poem. The poem was striking to read aloud. Watching the movie (never use a hollywood work as true history. Chris tells the story like an excellent professor drawing us in and making conclusions. An error but the men follow orders without question charging into death showing bravery and honour of the British soldier.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Very kind comment. Thank you

[@eggyboy123]

A talk on the Crimea war would be good. Look forward to it

[@TheHistoryChap]

Okay, Edward. Please make sure to subscribe for future videos. kzbin.info Chris

[@chiselcheswick5673]

Fantastic... subscribed!

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@robertstark8527]

Brilliantly told sir.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@dalerobinson8051]

Can't help but think of the Eroyl Flynn movie. Terrible history but well done battle scene. Thanks for the documentary. Thought I knew a lot about the charge but you provided so much more.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@kevincasey5035]

David Niven got the title of his first book from that director - Bring on the empty horses! Niven also tells about the further spectacular lack of English of the director - "You think I know Eff nothing, well I know Eff all!"

[@robbied8587]

Thanks for the evocative video. Some of the confusion you described was memorably captured in the 1968 film.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@nigeldeforrest-pearce8084]

Excellent and Outstanding!!!

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@johnshrader1655]

Great battle story telling.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@JesusSanchez-ul2ex]

Wow I heard s but here and there on the story of light brigade. Very interesting and sad for those killed. Very well told Blessings

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching my video & for your comment.

[@AftStrut]

Louis Edward Nolan was born on 4 January 1818 in Upper Canada. He was the son of Captain (later Major) Babington Nolan of the 70th foot. Nolan's father was Irish, his mother Scottish; although born in Canada, Nolan's early years were spent in Scotland following the return of his parents to Britain.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Once again, thanks for taking the time to add to the story.

[@mjxw]

The definitive account of this heroic action can be found in volume IV of the Flashman Papers entitled "Flashman at the Charge" by the discoverer of that invaluable trove of documents, George MacDonald Fraser.

[@bkenwood88]

I was very upset he made no mention of the man responsible for galvanizing Raglan into action! Shoddy reporting for sure....

[@vinnyganzano1930]

Excellent books though.

[@TheHistoryChap]

I think "Flashman" will make regular appearances in the comments for this video rather like Corporal Jones does in my one on the Battle of Omdurman.

[@garylancaster8612]

Not only was the arch bounder at the charge (and indeed initiated it) he was also in the thin red streak tipped by steel and in the Charge of the Heavy Brigade. All while farting like a trumpet suffering from a surfeit of Russian Champagne.

[@nicofolkersma2535]

@@bkenwood88 Didn't the great hero say; "Well, thats us beat, Wellington never lost a gun."

[@davidmarr7570]

I remember well as a child attending the Garrison Church on Balaclava Sunday...in memory of the the Regimens Charge as part of the Light Brigade

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@billballbuster7186]

This episode has been with me a long time since I saw the Errol Flynn movie on TV as a child.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@fredjaja5969]

Love history and his telling.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you

[@silkmantis]

Thank you. It was captivating.

[@TheHistoryChap]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@thegreatone-australia1851]

Excellent - Terry Brightons book is also a work of scholarship on the Light Brigade Charge.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@tkb818]

Yet another great video thank you

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@kenriley8111]

Excellent narration, thank you

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed it Ken.

[@klikklakis]

"The Thin Red Line" This is another one of the great stands of the British army. Would be great to see.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Ken, it's on my (ever-growing) list. Bear with me and in the meantime please make sure to subscribe for future videos. kzbin.info Chris

[@DarrenMarsh-kx8hd]

Just watched the 1968 film of the same name, it's.....interesting, you can certainly tell that it was made in the 60s. Having said that,some of the battle sets are impressive, and,just as you mentioned in your video, the movie certainly shows the animosity between Cardigan and Lucan.

[@toenhev17]

What a great story! So many films fantasised about the mistakes made but this really is the best version of any of those, your thoughts are worth taking in, your story telling is so interesting you deserve to be the best subscribed channel on KZbin!! 👍👍

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@davidspicer2082]

I'm new to your channel and I highly recommend it to anybody interested in military history. Keep up the good work, and add more stories of those incredibly brave people.

[@TheHistoryChap]

David, thank you for your kind words and your support.

[@andrewesdaile9484]

I’d definitely be interested in a full crimea series

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@tacraling]

This was a great video, and I really enjoyed it. 👍 I was very pleased to have found it on your channel today because only last month I uploaded a film to my channel about one of the Charge of the Light Brigade's Victoria Cross recipients, Major John Berryman, who was an NCO at the time. I also visited his grave in Surrey and the road where he was living at the time of his death. He was an extraordinary man who saw extraordinary events!

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@allanriches9381]

That was a great video. Very well presented.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@edweatherby602]

At last a documentary with no annoying backing music all the way through it. 👍

[@TheHistoryChap]

Phew, thank goodness my editing skills are not that advanced! :)

[@georgecoventry8441]

Wonderful narration!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you.

[@stigg333]

Great video and very interesting, thanks.The British soldier is still the best in the world.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Many thanks. Glad you liked it.

[@frankchisman7188]

Yes please do the Crimean War!

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@sanantoniocowboy82]

This was awesome! So glad I found this channel.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you are enjoying. Please make sure you subscribe so you don't miss future videos including: The Black Hole of Calcutta, The Suez Crisis, and the Indian Mutiny.

[@sanantoniocowboy82]

@@TheHistoryChap already did. lol

[@Trebor74]

Nolan's outburst that started the charge is more understandable when you know how much he was bullied by cardigan. He was probably saying "I'm not you're enemy, we're on the same side. There's your enemy". I've seen the order that started the charge. It's in the national ay museum. it's a postcard sized bit of part with an illegible scrawl on it

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for adding your perspective.

[@Ashley-q4n6y]

Famous cavalry charge , for all the wrong reasons ! Pure arrogance of these people , petty minded, were not fit to lead.Brilliantly told , thanks !

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@robbiemcc4355]

Outstanding.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@srichardson1963]

Brilliant!! thank you

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@harryshriver6223]

I am an aficionado of poetry especially Tennyson, so I am ernst in learning about the real charge of the Light Brigade. I think there was enough blame to go around but am in awe of the tenacity and bravery of the common English soldier. When I was younger, as a combat engineer I worked with the calvary scouts whom I respected and trained with them. I did chuckle thinking about Lord Lookout! 😂😅 You have done all of these men justice of which even Tennyson would be proud. Well done, amigo y vaya con Dios.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Harry, thank you so much for your ongoing support. I really do appreciate it.

[@HECTORSNICKY]

Brilliant as usual. Please consider General Sir l Luke O,conner 23rd Royal Welch Fusiliers... 1st recipient of the Victoria cross..what a life after a tragic start .what a story.

[@HECTORSNICKY]

First VC in the army of course .

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks. Will add to my list.

[@dmvamos]

Good as always. Noticed that the new room is a bit echo-y without the library to absorb the sound

[@TheHistoryChap]

Good to know!

[@robertbrode6282]

For many here in the United States, history is a boring topic. Part of it is the childs lack of understanding about the importance of history and part of it is in teachers who require the memorization of dates without revealing the issues of history. Your "story telling" is a method that history teachers should adopt so that it springs fresh and relatable to the young mind. Thank you sir for an important and delightful tale in History.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@patricksteen5252]

Would be great to see a video on the Crimean war

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@Dav1Gv]

A superb presentation and description of the Charge, thank you very much. A few points. As I'm sure you know a Victorian cavalry regiment normall fielded about 700 or so men. The fact that the regiments of the Light Brigade numbered about 150 speaks volumes to the incompetent management of the campaign, especially as they hadn't been heavily engaged. Although you pointed out that Nolan, as a messenger, had the duty to clarify orders I think you were a bit too easy on him. He totally failed in his duty which may well have been the final cause of the disaster (or was it Raglan' fault for having him as a staff galloper?) The practice of buying commissions was popular with the government because it meant they had an army commanded by members of the governing class and so not likely to launch a military coup. Also as they could sell out when they retired it saved pensions (and what politican doesn't like to save money). I suggest if officers had had to pass examination before being allowed to buy a higher commission (Naval promotion depended on passing exams and getting proper experience ) the system might not have worked too badly. As for hopeless charges, I do a talk about Gettysburg so I have to describe Pickett's charge. I would very much like to hear you cover that as i think I could learn something from you.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for your feedback

[@dannymongrain4788]

very interesting video, thank you so much! Please, a full Crimea war video :)

[@TheHistoryChap]

Good idea - a bit like a summary/overview.

[@nnmmnmmnmnnm]

Yes, v interested in more Crimean War content.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@deaddocreallydeaddoc5244]

I read Trnnyson's The Charge of the Light Brigade" to the class in the 8th grade. I went to school in Sacramento County, California. I had seen the Errol Flynn film, which I had been told had been my maternal grandfather's favorite. While inaccurate in storyline, the final charge is one of the most thrilling action sequences ever filmed. It was done so realistically, that one rider was killed when he was thrown from his horse (they used the flying W, long now outlawed) and landed on a saber. During the charge, the open is floated over the screen in front of the action. There was another, more historically accurate version made in the late '60s, starring Trevor Howard, but it was done in a sardonic fashion as a way to criticize the Vietnam War and the British Establishment.

[@samblackwell3479]

Good stuff! I’ll subscribe

[@TheHistoryChap]

many thanks. I appreciate your support, Sam.

[@TheClashen]

I would really like to see a video by you on the Heavy Brigade and the 93rd Thin Red Line. My father was from Argyll with an ancestor in the heavy brigade. However would also talk about the Argylls as the “Thin Red Line”. My Wife is born and breed from Sutherland and we used to have to tell him the 93rd Sutherland Highlanders and 91st Argylls where not combined until 1881. This was often a topic of conversation in our family. I would be copying this video around the family if you make one, keep up these videos, we really enjoy them.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Hi Kenny, A video about the whole of the Battle of Balaclava is in the pipeline. Please make sure to subscribe for future videos. kzbin.info Chris

[@FanaticSeven]

Very interesting video. Your a good story teller

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you very much

[@gunslinger626]

1. Yes. Absolutely. We need a series on the Crimean War. 2. What is it about Crimea that so many wars are fought over it? You'd think it was the world's only source of gold, oil, and cell phone manufacturing!

[@scomo532]

It was fought over the control of the Church of the Sepulchre in Jeruselum. The Roman Catholics vs the Russian Orthodox

[@mjxw]

It was senseless at the time and even moreso in retrospect. The war not fought "over" Crimea, it was just the only place that a British and French force could attack Russia. In short: British policy was to constrain the Russian Empire from making advances in the Caucuses and Balkans for fear that they would eventually capture Constantinople and thereby give themselves an outlet into the Mediterranean and, in theory, threaten the Empire's lifeline at Suez. Of course, Istanbul is 1300km from Cairo. As Lord Salisbury once remarked: "much of our foreign policy mistakes have come from looking at maps on too small a scale".

[@scomo532]

In 1853, Russia invaded Turkish Moldavia and Wallachia which were autonomous areas within the Ottoman Empire. Nicholas' aim was not territorial conquest or to provoke a war but rather to bully and test Turkey, to see what the response would be and to force the Sultan to give guarantees to the Orthodox Church that Christians would be protected from harm. Czar Nicholas I did not expect either a hostile response from Britain or Anglo-French co-operation, given that the two countries were seen as 'natural' enemies. The result of Nicholas' actions were far from what he expected and his gamble did not pay off because he actually put pressure on the European peace.

[@gunslinger626]

@@scomo532 I meant that as a rhetorical question, but I have to say... Your History Kung-fu is strong! Well done!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks Jesse.

[@joejohnston3591]

Yes, that would be a very interesting video!

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@mikelheron20]

2:38 is not Lord Cardigan. Lord Lucan was dubbed "Lord look on" not "Lord look out" (which would have made no sense at all). Cardigan's horse was called Ronald, not Roland. Tennyson wrote "Theirs not to reason why" not "Ours not to reason why". Sorry to be pedantic. I'm glad you mentioned the Chasseurs d'Afrique who are frequently overlooked.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for taking the time to comment. Being pedantic is not a problem!

[@carmelmulroy6459]

This is so heartbreaking. But it kind of makes my blood boil the lack of respect for life.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@brianford8493]

"There,there are your guns Sir" that Nutter Nolan has a lot to answer for..... Brilliant stuff more please.✌️

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@jp-um2fr]

A far distant relation of mine( great, great. ?) grandfather came back from this episode otherwise I would not be here. Apart from that and running full tilt into Sir Winston Churchill at the age of 8 as he left opeing up a village fete I am a complete non entity. Good init.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Kismet.

[@tutnallman]

Splendid!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Many thanks

[@DeeplyStill]

Your explanation of the personal relationships between the various officers is fascinating and goes to explain a lot. As history (to a degree) repeats itself, it would be interesting to tackle Crimea itself. Why it is viewed as being so strategic and the number of battles fought over it. Great channel

[@TheHistoryChap]

Steve, you will notice that I have done several videos on the Crimea. They key one regarding the events behind it is entitled "The First Victoria Cross"

[@jamieclinnick8086]

Chris. Please do a whole war review of the Crimean war. Despite being a major international military action, there is far too little information available about the whole war (at least in video form).... Thank you Sir.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@ragnarl9130]

The treatment of veterans today is shocking also,,,,, it never changes

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching & for your feedback.

[@Siddingsby]

Lord Cardigan famously once escaped prosecution for injuring a gentleman in a duel because of a ridiculous legal technicality. To quote Wikipedia: "This added to his unpopularity, with The Times alleging that there was deliberate, high-level complicity to leave the loop-hole in the prosecution's case and reporting the view that "in England there is one law for the rich and another for the poor" and The Examiner describing the verdict as "a defeat of justice". Even his obituary described this evasion of justice as "an absurd technical deficiency"."

[@scomo532]

Also famous for a button up sweater (jumpah) named after him. Well….maybe not

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@simonkevnorris]

@@scomo532 Wiki says it is........

[@scomo532]

@@simonkevnorris So freekin what? I read anout in Simon Sebag’s “Jerusalem”. It was easier to copy and paste than write it out cold. Did you have any idea that was the cause? I doubt it.

[@cathyharrop3348]

"The Reason Why" is an excellent history of the Charge and it's causes.

[@Michael-ws7rc]

Well done!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you.

[@jason-iv5lb]

Riveting thank you!

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@Matty95rufc]

Great stuff

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@briandubois-gilbert8182]

Splendid insight into the foley and blunder that led to this suicidal charge…immortalized in Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s poem-The Charge of the Light Brigade-a line in it: Theirs not to reason why, Theirs but to do and die. Into the valley of Death Rode the six hundred. Ironically, this war and battle fought in Crimea (1853-1856) mirrors somewhat today’s conflict in Ukraine…with the U.K., France, and Turkey (now NATO allies) then as now opposing the Russians. Thank you for this fascinating narrative and video.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@denniswhite9721]

Superb video and presentation! Having loved the Errol Flynn film for years and knowing its Hollywood fantasy, it's great to finally learn the truth of the charge. Thanks so much!

[@TheHistoryChap]

My pleasure.

[@MemphisFlash84]

Remember Chukoti!!

[@beverleyyoung3895]

Great watching

[@TheHistoryChap]

Many thanks