History Project

Charge Of The Light Brigade

Season 1, Episode 1 of 10

It went down in history as one of the greatest military blunders of all time, but what really happened at the Charge of the Light Brigade? This film revises the accepted wisdom and provides new answers to the key questions. Blending CGI graphics with dramatic reconstruction and giving a fresh interpretation of the facts, this high-budget production sheds new light on the military reasons behind the orders and examines the four main characters responsible for the infamous charge.

Previously Aired

Day
Time
Channel
5/7/2009
1 a.m.
5/7/2009
11 p.m.
5/8/2009
4 a.m.
5/10/2009
3 p.m.
5/11/2009
2 a.m.
5/13/2009
2 p.m.
9/6/2009
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