Into the Valley of Death - The Light Cavalry at Balaclava

Into the Valley of Death tells the thrilling story of the Charge of the Light Brigade in the words of the men who fought during the most heroic and yet futile engagement of the modern era.

About the author

Nick Thomas is a former archaeologist and finds expert. He currently works as Collections Officer for a local authority having been manager of the ground-breaking Stafford Castle Visitor Centre and Museum with which he has a 25 year association.

Nick has contributed history articles for a number of archaeological journals and the local press, while finding time to work on many of the 'digs' in his home town. His previous biographies include RAF Top Gun, the story of Teddy Donaldson.

Summary

Explains the build-up to the campaign and exposes the many missed opportunities prior to 25 October, which could have ended the war. The various phases of the Charge (the Charge, the action at the guns, behind the guns, and the retreat) are explored from the points of view of each regiment engaged.

Product details

• Authors: Nick Thomas
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.06.2021
• EAN: 9781526722928
• ISBN: 978-1-5267-2292-8
• No. of pages: 368
• Dimensions: 165 mm x 239 mm x 34 mm
• Weight: 757 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; 19. Jahrhundert (1800 bis 1899 n. Chr.), Militärgeschichte, HISTORY / Modern / 19th Century, History - General History