The Charge of the Light Brigade
Type: Book
As of November 2026, The Charge of the Light Brigade has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Jan 2026). In the episode "The Charge of the Light Brigade" on Stuff You Should Know, the hosts recommend the famous poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson, highlighting its significance as a cultural artifact from the Crimean War. They discuss how the poem relates to the actual military action involving the British light cavalry, emphasizing its historical context and impact.
The Charge of the Light Brigade was a military action undertaken by British light cavalry against Russian forces during the Battle of Balaclava in the Crimean War, resulting in many casualties to the cavalry. On 25 October 1854, the Light Brigade, led by Lord Cardigan, mounted a frontal assault against a Russian artillery battery which was well-prepared with excellent fields of defensive fire. The charge was the result of a misunderstood order from the commander-in-chief, Lord Raglan, who had in
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on Stuff You Should Know |
| Author | Alfred Lord Tennyson |
| Published | 1854 |
| Publisher | Goldencraft |
| Subjects | Poetry, Balaklava, Battle of, Balaklava, Ukraine, 1854 |
| ISBN | 9780307665003 |
| Genre | Poetry, Balaklava, Battle of, Balaklava, Ukraine, 1854 |
Who recommended The Charge of the Light Brigade?
The Charge of the Light Brigade came up; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Stuff You Should Know.