Terry Brighton is a British military historian celebrated for his vivid and often challenging explorations of historical conflict. His writings delve into the heart of battles and the motivations of military leaders, offering perspectives that stir considerable debate. Brighton's work, particularly his research into pivotal historical events and figures, has earned him recognition among a wide audience of military history enthusiasts. He approaches his subjects with a depth of research and a narrative flair that brings the past to life for contemporary readers.
On 25 October 1854, during the Crimean War, the Light Brigade of the British Cavalry Division made the most magnificent and most brutal charge in military history. Almost 700 men armed with sabre and lance, charged straight at the muzzles of Russian cannons.