The charge itself was seen as a symbol of the entire war with all of its death and blunders.
While the British weren't too fond of their military, there were matters of honor and international prestige at stake. Second, the war for the Crimea was the first major conflict fought in Europe by the British since Napoleon. This had a massive negative impact on the British population, and created a sense of shame in their generals, seen as detached, aristocratic snobs. Russell was one of the earliest modern war correspondents and sent regular reports to the Times detailing all the major logistical and tactical problems their army had. First, the war was very close and personal for the British thanks, in part, to the work of William Howard Russell. Well, you have the remember a couple of things. The current rotation is:ĭisclaimer: I'm not British, but I did encounter the charge in an essay I wrote about the British public's opinion about its empire in the 19th century. Previous AMAs | Previous Roundtables Featuresįeature posts are posted weekly. May 25th | Panel AMA with /r/AskBibleScholars Please Subscribe to our Google Calendar for Upcoming AMAs and Events To nominate someone else as a Quality Contributor, message the mods. Our flaired users have detailed knowledge of their historical specialty and a proven record of excellent contributions to /r/AskHistorians. Please Read and Understand the Rules Before Contributing. Report Comments That Break Reddiquette or the Subreddit Rules. Serious On-Topic Comments Only: No Jokes, Anecdotes, Clutter, or other Digressions. Provide Primary and Secondary Sources If Asked. Write Original, In-Depth and Comprehensive Answers, Using Good Historical Practices. Questions should be clear and specific in what they ask, and should be able to get detailed answers from historians whose expertise is likely to be in particular times and places. Nothing Less Than 20 Years Old, and Don't Soapbox. Be Nice: No Racism, Bigotry, or Offensive Behavior. Downvote and Report comments that are unhelpful or grossly off-topic.Upvote informative, well sourced answers.New to /r/AskHistorians? Please read our subreddit rules and FAQ before posting! Apply for Flair This Week's Theme is Crime & Punishment.
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