And here it is! Balaclava Day! Remembering October 25th, 1854,The Battle of Balaclava during the Crimean War. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4bgXH3sJ2Q&feature=share The Charge of the Light Brigade The ten-minute charge of the Heavy Brigade would doubtless had been more famous in history had it not been for the calamity that ensued a couple hours later. Lord Raglan, overall commander of British forces, had gained a good vantage point over the whole area of the battle. He observed the Russians