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Charge of the Light Brigade
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Charge of the Light Brigade
Russians massacre English cavalry at Balaklava (1854). [Eur. Hist.: NCE, 212; Br. Lit.: Benét, 186]
See : Massacre

Charge of the Light Brigade
ill-advised British assault at Balaklava, Crimea (1854). [Br. Hist.: Harbottle, 25]
See : Rashness


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A light brigade can have two to three mountain rifle, one to two rifle and one to two air assault (airborne) battalions.
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