...How far do the sources give a similar account of the Charge of the Light Brigade? The sources give similar accounts of the Charge of the Light Brigade to some extent. Sources 1 and 3 suggest that the incident that occurred was a disaster whereas source 2 juxtaposes the other sources stating that it was ‘in some ways, a success’. Source 1 is an extract from a poem written and published by Lord Tennyson in 1854 based on the aftermath of the Charge making it a primary source. It shares some similarities with the other sources highlighting the many that died, ‘into the valley of Death, rode the six hundred’. This links to sources 2 and 3 as they both mentioned the ‘high casualties’ that occurred. The blunt evidence shown in source 1 that the Charge was a disaster because of the casualties may have been because during the time of the war, many of the people could not read so obtained important information through songs and poems that were memorable and simplistic. Source 2 is an extract from Orlando Figes’ book on the Crimean War called ‘The Last Crusade’ 2011 which shows a totally different perception of the outcome of the charge suggesting that the belief it was a ‘glorious disaster’, was in fact a myth. He states in the extract that the ‘Light Brigade had achieved its aim’ as the Russians had been ‘frightened’ off the battlefield even though hundreds of soldiers had died attempting to carry out the task. This all suggests that there was a set plan for the soldiers to do which...
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...The Crimean War is famed for “The Charge of the Light Brigade” written by Alfred, Lord Tennyson; this war “fundamentally alter[ed] the balance of power in Europe and set the stage for World War One” (Lambert). Tennyson wrote “The Charge of the Light Brigade” in a melodramatic way that simultaneously commemorates the soldiers involved while denouncing the act of war itself. Through this poem, the reader follows the British light cavalry as it charges the Russian forces. Soldiers at war do not question decisions made by a higher power, they simply perform what is asked of them and because of this Tennyson regards the soldiers as heroes while criticizing those who decide to act in wars as well as those who command soldiers to sacrifice their lives. Stanza one describes the soldiers as...
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...Poetry allows an author to relay a message to a reader through different literary devices and each reader can interpret the author’s words differently. However, in this poem, the author makes his point clear. Lord Tennyson Alfred uses syntax, different figures of speech and abstraction in the poem, “The Charge of the Light Brigade,” to illustrate the honor and heroism of the six hundred in the valley of death. Tennyson uses syntax to create an irregular poem that does have some repetition. There are six stanzas but they all have an irregular sound pattern. However, there are places in the poem that the words at the end of the lines rhyme without having the same letter endings. For example in stanza two lines five through seven, the final words end with the “y” sound, “Theirs not...
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...Contrast “The Charge of the Light Brigade” and “Dulce Et Decorum Est” In this essay you will notice the differences and similarities between “The Charge of the Light Brigade” and “Dulce Et Decorum Est”. “The Charge of the Light Brigade” was written in the nineteenth century by Alfred Lord Tennyson. In contrast, “Dulce Et Decorum Est” was written in the twentieth century by Wilfred Owen. The main similarity observed is that they both capture wartime experiences. However, the poets’ present these events using their own style and the effect is two completely different observations of war. The themes of the two poems are portrayed in very distinctive ways. “The Charge of the Light Brigade” explains in a majestic approach that fighting in war is something every soldier should honor. The poem is also about the loyalty of the soldiers, not the bad luck or foolishness of men. Tennyson presents this in his poem to show the bravery of the soldiers, although, he only highlights on the benefits of war. Tennyson’s poem glorifies the war, celebrating the sacrifice they had made for their country with the statement “Honor the charge they made”, (“The Charge of the Light Brigade”, line 51, Tennyson). By glorifying the Brigade, Tennyson has ignored the obscurity and massacre of the war. This is shown by the loyalty that the soldiers have for their country. The commitment of war in “The Charge of the Light Brigade” is only shown...
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...that the charge of the light brigade was a disaster? On one hand there is a substantial agreement with the sources regarding the charge of the light brigade and that it was complete disaster. For example in source 1 it depicts the theme of injury and death, the newspaper referred to the majority of the soldiers as “wounded men” and when they were charging the Russian soldiers were “cutting them down” this shows that the battle of the light brigade was a disaster as there were many wounded men and vast casualties at such a short period of time. The theme of death and injury is further echoed by source 2 where it gives a more graphic representation of the theme of injury and death, The source says to back up this theme “A corporal who rode on the right was struck by a shot or shell full in the face, completely smashing it, his blood and brains bespattering us” this further backs up the theme of death and injury as the solider gives a very brutal and horrific example of death that occurred on the battlefield. Therefore this further supports source 1 that it was a disaster as there was very violent and horrific deaths. Also this was probably not the only example of horrific death on the battle field as cannonballs were flying at them from all sides. Nevertheless it is key to note that source 2 is a very credible source to use to back up this point. This is because by looking at the provenance of the source it was written by Sergeant Mitchell who rode in the light brigade and survived;...
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...How far do the sources suggest that Captain Nolan was to blame for the disastrous charge by the Light Brigade at Balaclava? Having analysed all three sources it can be said that the sources disagree to a considerable extent that Captain Nolan was to blame for the disastrous charge by the Light Brigade. Source one strongly disagrees with the suggestion of his blame, however this is to be expected as the provenance states it is extracted from Captain Nolan’s obituary, meaning it shall be in favour of the man as it is not likely the writer would disrespect the dead. Due to this fact I believe the source is one sided. “The blame was hastily attached to Captain Nolan” is reflected in an initial inspection of the source but after facts becoming public regarding the charge it is shown Nolan was vindicated of blame as he was only carrying out orders. This belief he is not to blame is also reflected through the writer’s use of terminology. “We are aware” and “It is alleged”, gives off the strong impression that the writer of the source wants us to believe differently. At the end of the source it reads of Nolan’s “excess of enthusiasm”, cross referencing with source 2 where it says that Lord Lucan was influenced by the “eager spirit of Captain Nolan”, showing us that he may have been forceful towards an attack however not realising the outcome that will unfold due to lack of his organisation. This also calls into the question of his suitability for the role. Source two, although also...
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...push this one, but here goes: before we knew what a "Light Brigade" was, we thought this poem had something to do with actual light, like beams of sunlight. We know now that the brigade is called "light" to distinguish them from "heavy" cavalry, who played a different role in battle. (See "What's Up with the Title?" for more on this.) Still, we think it's hard not to associate the Light Brigade with a kind of holy light. Maybe that wasn't the first thing Tennyson thought of, but poetic language often takes advantage of all the meanings of words. Line 5: It's a pretty cool name, isn't it? They're not called something boring, like Company B, or the 10th Regiment. They're the Light Brigade, which sure makes them sound like the good guys. Think of all the things you associate with "light." Sunshine, goodness, feeling "light at heart." It's all good stuff, right? Though the Charge of the Light Brigade was an actual historical event, we think Tennyson, with a great poet's ear for language, would have recognized all of these positive associations. Line 9: Here's the Brigade again. We don't hear about individual soldiers like Frank and Clive and Owen. It's just a mass, like a force of nature sweeping down the valley. This poem is all about the unity of these men, their strength as a whole. The more they seem like one being, the better. Line 54: One last mention of the Brigade. Again, we think it's important that the Light Brigade already sounds like something you should honor. Their...
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...Comparing “The charge of The Light Brigade” to “Dulce Et Decorum Est” The Charge Of the Light Brigade starts off saying “Half a league, half a league, Half a league onward!” This imagery makes me imagine soliders running of to war excited ready for blood and vengeance. Where on the other hand, Dulce Et Decorum Est, begins with “Bent double, like old beggars under sacks, knock-kneed, coughing like hags..” This imagery makes me imagine solidiers barely making it through the battlefield. The author Wilfred Owen and Alfred, Lord Tennyson, seem to have two different motives about describing war! The tone of “The Charge Of The Light Brigade” is like one of a heroic movie that’s hides the real work of things, and paints false pictures into people’s minds, instead of telling the real literally “Bloody” truth. The tone is as if someone could perhaps be performing infront of an audience trying to get an applause. This also takes away the rawness of the story by the figures of speech he gives such as “Cannon to right of them, Cannon to left of them…”. Yes, this does show some type of imagery, but it doesn’t really seat you right at the front row seat of war. On the other hand Wilfred Owen, Author of the Dulce Et Decorum Est. His imagery is very blunt force. He uses words such as “Sludge, Limped , Blood-Shod, fire, lime, guttering, choking, and drowning to help infasize the rawness and realistic nature of war....
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...In The Charge of the Light Brigade, “ “Forward, the Light Brigade! Charge for the guns!” he said. Into the valley of Death rode the six hundred” (Page 78). The group of soldiers on horseback obeyed a command, to charge towards the enemy forces. Not a single soldier was discouraged or distressed by the command to charge forward, even though all the soldiers realized that their commander had made a terrible mistake. “ Flashed all their sabers bare, flashed as they turned in air Sabring the gunners there, charging an arm, while all the world wondered” (Page 79) this made the world marveled at the courage of the soldiers. Who knowingly knows that they will be charging to their...
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...such as food, shelter and clothing. At Balaclava the aim of the Russian forces was to cut the British lines of communications from the port of Balaclava. The 93rd Foot withstood the Russian attack: the Heavy Brigade of cavalry also beat off a Russian attack, but the Light Brigade, through mistaken orders carried out a disastrous charge immortalised in Tennyson’s poem. All regiments that had landed in the Crimea before 8th September were awarded the battle honour Sevastopol. In May1855 the KDG was warned for service in the Crimea, and in July embarked at Liverpool on the transports Arabia, Himalaya, and Resolute, arriving at Balaclava in August with strength of two field officers, four captains, 8 subalterns, 6 staff officers, thirty-five NCOs, and 318 rank and files, with 268 troop horses. The Himalaya was one of the first screw-propelled steamships, and when launched was the largest in the world. The KDG were encamped on arrival in the Crimea at Kadikoi, but within ten days were moved further inland due to an outbreak of cholera. The KDG together with the Carabiniers reinforced the original regiments of the Heavy Brigade (the 4th and 5th Dragoon Guards, the Royals, Greys and Iniskillings). The Cavalry Division, which included the Light Brigade (4th and 13th Light Dragoons, 8th and 11th Hussars, 17th Lancers, now reinforced by the 10th Hussars and 12th Lancers), was now commanded by General Scarlett. One wing of the regiment was present at the battle of Tchernaya. The...
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...Exam Technique How far do Sources 2 and 3 support the impression of ….. given in Source1? Explain your answer using the evidence of Sources 1,2 and 3 (20 marks) Technique This is an example of your first question. It is a short answer question and you should not write more than three or four paragraphs. You are only asked to write a judgement on the evidence. The question does not ask you to write about the specific event. However, you will apply your own knowledge to help you comprehend the sources and the issues they raise. Steps 1. Analyse the impression given in Source 1 – what was it written for? What image does it conjure up? Select a few words from Source 1 to support your analysis. 2. Use Sources 2 and 3 to explore whether the impression is confirmed, developed or modified by their evidence. Take into account the nature, origin and purpose (NOP) of the sources 3. Reach a conclusion about how far the impression given in Source 1 is supported. How do you cross reference effectively? Cross referencing means making direct connections between two or more sources by identifying and examining areas of agreement and disagreement between them, with reference to specific examples from the sources. As part of this process, it is vital that you use brief quotations to support your examination of the agreement or disagreement between the sources. Many students start their main points with a paragraph or more on how the sources broadly agree with each other over...
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...Pennsylvania, General Henry Heth believe some Union soldiers are just the Penn. militia. Despite Lee’s order to not engage in combat until the all the soldiers were together, Heth orders his brigade to undertake a reconnaissance in force at first light. When in actuality there were two brigades of Union cavalry under the command of Gem. John Buford. Buford sent word to the Union army in Washington that he needed infantry support on his position. On July 1, 1863 the first shot was fired at approximately at 7:30am, when the Confederates realized they were fighting more than a militia. After two hours of fighting the Confederate army was finally able to push Buford’s men back to McPherson’s Ridge, where the first element of Union infantry and the I Corp arrived on the field. After losing ground Union commanders order a retreat to the formidable high grounds of Cemetery Hill, just south of Gettysburg. Realizing the potential strength of the Union defensive position, Robert E. Lee ordered Lt. Gen. Richard Ewell to attack and seize the hill “if practicable” before the entire Union army could concentrate there. Ewell did not obey this command which many consider one of the greatest lost opportunities at Gettysburg. That same morning Rufus Dawes led the 6th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment of the Iron Brigade in an all-out attack against the Confederate just west of town in a railroad cut. The battle lasted only twenty minutes, within the first few minutes Dawes loses 10 men, theses men...
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...know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle”. -Sun Tzu On night 17-18 November around 2200 hrs, a heavy snow storm was leashed in the battle zone for nearly two hours. After the snow storm, visibility improved to 600 meters. At 0200 hrs, LP ahead of 8 Platoon observed a large body of Chinese soldiers swarming through the gullies at a distance of about 700-800 meters moving from the pass. Lance Naik Brij Lal the LP commander ran back to Platoon Headquarters to in inform this unusual development. He, with his Section Commander Hukam Chand and one LMG were rushed as reinforcement to the post. By then the Chinese had advanced with in firing range of small arms from the post. The LP fired a pre-determined red Verey Light signal along with long bursts of LMG fire, warning the C Company to ‘stand to’ in their dug out positions. Similarly, 7 Platoon’s LP on the forward slopes also saw Chinese forming up and the entire C Company was alerted. Maj Shaitan Singh immediately contacted his sub-unit commanders on the radio communication who confirmed that all ranks were ready in their battle positions. Since the paucity of troops had caused wide gaps in 7 and 9 Platoon localities, he also ordered 9 Platoon to send a patrol to ascertain the situation. The patrol confirmed massive Chinese build up had taken place through the gullies. Though, the Chinese had brought their assaulting troops to their forward assembly areas under the cover of inclement weather, their intensions...
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...purpose can be the most important purpose for each article/video. The purpose of Energy Story is to teach us about atoms and the inside of an atom, which are the nucleus, protons, neutrons, and electrons. Energy Story also talks about wires and circuits, which they described as a fire fighter's bucket brigades, which, they described it that instead of passing the bucket, they pour the water into different...
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...Australia ∙ The middle class had won this battle but there was a tension between the middle- and working class. 3. Would the lives of working men and women be different if they had the right to vote? If they had someone who represented them properly in the Parliament, then yes. 4. How are the mid-Victorian and the late-Victorian periods different? mid-victorian: ∙ A time of success and wealth ∙ Factory acts improved the conditions of the working class: Child labour was limited, and working hours were shortened. ∙ Britain earned profit from selling machinery to the rest of Europe and America. ∙ Britain kept out of war. ∙ In 1854-1855 Britain fought against Russia in the ”Crimean War”. ∙ Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s: ”The Charge of the Light Brigade”. late-victorian: ∙ Economic depression, because of the other countries who became competitors instead of markets for British goods. ∙ The Labour Party were formed in the end of the century in opposition to the middle class and its...
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