I've reached the charge of the Light Brigade in the Flashman series.


I've reached the charge of the Light Brigade in the Flashman series. These books are at their best when Flashman is critiquing military stupidity. They also keep me running to wikipedia and so increasing my knowledge of Victorian history.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Balaclava

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