Charge Of The Light Brigade pt 2 The Bugle Sounds, The Charge Begins

In this episode of 'History's a Disaster,' host Andrew delves into the dramatic and tragic charge of the Light Brigade during the Battle of Bo Cova in the Crimean War. The episode covers the events leading up to the military action, the charge itself, and the subsequent chaos. Poorly communicated orders and strategic errors by British commanders, including Lord Raglan and Lord Lucan, resulted in the brigade advancing directly into heavy Russian artillery. Heroic yet futile, the charge became legendary, owing much to Lord Alfred Tennyson's epic poem. Combat details are vividly presented, alongside the significant losses and heroism of the British cavalry. Tune in to understand the series of missteps that led to this historic disaster.

00:00 Introduction to the Light Brigade
01:27 Setting the Stage: The Siege of Sevastopol
02:24 The Russian Countermeasures
03:29 The Night Before the Battle
05:57 The Battle Begins
15:02 The Highlanders' Stand
17:05 The Heavy Brigade's Charge
21:54 Miscommunication and Orders
23:21 The Light Brigade Prepares
29:35 The Charge of the Light Brigade
32:17 The Advance Begins
34:40 First Contact with the Enemy
36:52 Chaos in the Valley
37:23 The Heavy Brigade's Turn
38:32 The French Intervention
39:36 The Light Brigade's Struggle
43:25 Final Push and Retreat
50:41 Aftermath and Reflection
01:00:58 Conclusion and Next Steps

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