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Before the charge

The battle began with the Russians capturing Turkish guns on the Causeway Heights (1).

To the south a "thin red line" of Highlanders fought off a Russian cavalry force (2). The Heavy Brigade - also outnumbered – repelled a separate attack (3).

The British cavalry ended up at the western end of the North Valley (4).


In detail: Charge of the Light Brigade

	Before the charge The battle began with the Russians capturing Turkish guns on the Causeway Heights (1). To the south a "thin red line" of Highlanders fought off a Russian cavalry force (2). The Heavy Brigade - also outnumbered – repelled a separate attack (3). The British cavalry ended up at the western end of the North Valley (4).