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Were Cardigan's actions always competent?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Sometimes

  • Never

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**Answer:** No, Cardigan's actions were not always competent. During the Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava, he misinterpreted an order and led his men into a disastrous frontal assault against heavily defended Russian artillery. This action resulted in heavy casualties and criticism of Cardigan's leadership abilities.
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