Into the Valley of Death

NICK THOMAS

To the Crimea and the Charge of the Light Brigade gets a thorough analysis here. Nick Thomas describes the position of the forces and then the charge in gripping detail. This is where the true horror comes through, with quotes from those who were there about just how bloody and lethal the fire was, with horse entrails and decapitations giving a real sense of horror. It’s all over by page 158 so the rest of it is medals, regimental accounts and a guide to all the people. So, a cracking history and a great resource for collectors.

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• Pen and Sword

• ISBN 978-1-5267-2292-8

• 362 pages • Hardback •. £25