The Reason Why
Author - Cecil Woodham Smith
Year published - 1953
Published by - Konecky & Konecky
Book Format - Hard Cover
Genre - 18th - 19th Century
Summary
Nothing in British campaign history has ever equaled the tragic farce that was the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War. In this fascinating study, the author shows that responsibility for the fatal mismanagement of the battle rested with the Earl of Cardigan and the Earl of Lucan. They were sworn enemies and rivals for more than 30 years and their combination of pride and obstinacy was to prove fatal to the Light Brigade.
Notes - Writing on flyleaf
Author - Cecil Woodham Smith
Year published - 1953
Published by - Konecky & Konecky
Book Format - Hard Cover
Genre - 18th - 19th Century
Summary
Nothing in British campaign history has ever equaled the tragic farce that was the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War. In this fascinating study, the author shows that responsibility for the fatal mismanagement of the battle rested with the Earl of Cardigan and the Earl of Lucan. They were sworn enemies and rivals for more than 30 years and their combination of pride and obstinacy was to prove fatal to the Light Brigade.
Notes - Writing on flyleaf
Author - Cecil Woodham Smith
Year published - 1953
Published by - Konecky & Konecky
Book Format - Hard Cover
Genre - 18th - 19th Century
Summary
Nothing in British campaign history has ever equaled the tragic farce that was the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War. In this fascinating study, the author shows that responsibility for the fatal mismanagement of the battle rested with the Earl of Cardigan and the Earl of Lucan. They were sworn enemies and rivals for more than 30 years and their combination of pride and obstinacy was to prove fatal to the Light Brigade.
Notes - Writing on flyleaf
