Battle Of Balaclava , 1854

Question 1

What did the Battle of Balaclava show about artillery

Answer 1

The battle was showing that artillery was having a greater impact in warfare, limiting the success of the cavalry charge

Question 2

Lord Raglan had ordered Lord Lucan to recapture the cannon , but the orders were vague and porrly explained.In the confusion Lord Lucan thought he was being asked to attack the Russian cannon.

Answer 2

Lucan ordered Lord Cardigan’s Light Brigade to charge the Russian cannon.Out of 673 men in the Light Brigade 113 were killed and 134 were wounded

Question 3

Why sid the British lose ( old methods )

Answer 3

Old methods like the cavalry charge, against a defensive line of infantry with the latest armed rifles led to a huge loss of life

Question 4

Raglan’s actions at Balaclava showed the

Answer 4

Disadvantages of commission that were bought instead of earned.

Question 5

Raglan made many mistakes including

Answer 5

He delayed the attack on Sebastopol , giving the enemy time to build their defences
He knew about the build up of Russian forces but didn’t reinforce defences

Question 6

Due to the fact it was the first photographed war

Answer 6

He was heavily criticised in the British press