This poem was written to memorialize a suicidal charge by light cavalry over open terrain by British forces in the Battle of Balaclava (Ukraine) in the Crimean War (1854-56).

Information in relation to the Crimean War and link pages to the Victorian web.

Historical publication of the war, with valuable facts, links and photos.

Devoted to the study of the Crimean War 1854-56 from the Crimea to the Baltic and the shores of the Pacific.

Take a peak at the journal of Charles Usherwood and checkout notes about army services.

Features valuable facts about the life of Mary Jane Seacole.

A brief summary of the military operations of the Crimean War.

Take a peak and explore facts the war, with links to exhibition pages.

View online account of the Sveaborg and the Crimean War.

Writings by Fanny Duberly and Captain Louis Edward Nolan about the war, with biographical sketch and links to other historical figures and events.