Which brigade did Cardigan command?
Heavy Brigade
Artillery Brigade
Light Brigade
Guard Brigade
Answer
The Light Brigade, led by Lord Cardigan, gained fame during the Charge of the Light Brigade, an unsuccessful cavalry charge during the Battle of Balaclava in the Crimean War. The phrase "Theirs not to reason why, / Theirs but to do and die" from Alfred, Lord Tennyson's poem about the event epitomizes their bravery and unwavering obedience despite facing overwhelming odds.
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