The Battle of Balaclava

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Originally published in 1863, this book chronicles the famous battle of the Crimean War in 1854 in which the British Light Brigade charged down the 'Valley of Death' against well-positioned Russian artillery. Alexander William Kinglake was a journalist and historian who covered the Crimean War firsthand, and his detailed account of the battle includes maps, firsthand accounts, and analysis of the political and military decisions that led to the conflict. The Battle of Balaclava is a classic work of military history that remains relevant to this day.