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Hell Riders: The True Story of the Charge of the Light Brigade,New
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On the 150th anniversary of the world's most famous cavalry charge comes a revisionist retelling of the battle based on firsthand accounts from the soldiers who fought thereIn October 1854, with the Crimean War just under way and British and French troops pushing the tsar's forces back from the Black Sea, seven hundred intrepid English horsemen charged a mile and a half into the most heavily fortified Russian position. In the seven minutes it took the cavalry to cross this distance, more than five hundred of them were killed. Celebrated in poetry and legend, the charge of the Light Brigade has stood for a century and a half as a pure example of military dash and daring. Until now, historical accounts of this cavalry charge have relied upon politically motivated press reports and diaries kept by the aristocratic British generals who commanded the action.In Hell Riders, noted historian and Crimean War expert Terry Brighton looks, for the first time, to the journals recorded by survivorsthe soldiers who did the fighting. His riveting firsthand narrative reveals the tragically inept leadership on the part of the British commander in chief, Lord Raglan, whose orders for the charge were poorly communicated and misinterpreted, and an unfathomable indifference on the part of British officers to the men who survived the battle and were left to tend their wounds and bury the dead in the freezing cold. While the charge overran the Russians, it gained nothing and the war continued for another two years. In finally capturing the truth behind the charge of the Light Brigade, Brighton offers a stirring portrait of incredible bravery in the service of a misguided endeavor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Hell Riders: The True Story of the Charge of the Light Brigade'? A: The book focuses on a revisionist retelling of the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War, emphasizing firsthand accounts from the soldiers who participated in the battle.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Terry Brighton, a noted historian and expert on the Crimean War.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is classified as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may show some signs of wear but is still in a satisfactory state for reading.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 400 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'Hell Riders' published? A: The book was published on November 2, 2004.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of 'Hell Riders'.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of military leadership, bravery, and the tragic consequences of miscommunication during warfare.
- Q: Is this book suitable for historical research? A: Yes, 'Hell Riders' provides a detailed examination of the Charge of the Light Brigade, making it suitable for historical research, particularly regarding military history.
- Q: Can I find firsthand accounts from soldiers in this book? A: Yes, the book includes firsthand narratives from soldiers who fought in the Charge of the Light Brigade, offering unique insights into their experiences.