Crimean War British Heavy Dragoons Soviet-air-force make sure they attack the

make sure they attack the flank or rear for a higher guarantee of success

9 soldiers with sharpened bamboo spears

deadly 6-pounder guns

manoeuvring capability and low speed propulsion

Crimean War British Heavy Dragoons Soviet-air-force make sure they attack theAt the Battle of Balaklava, the British Heavy Brigade was commanded by General Sir James York Scarlett, and composed of two squadrons each of the 1st Dragoons (The Royals), the 2nd Dragoons (Scots Greys), the 4th Dragoon Guards (Royal Irish), the forth Dragoon Guards (Princess Charlotte of Wales's) and the 6th Dragoons (Inniskilling). The Heavy Brigade's charge against a much larger Russian cavalry force, already in retreat, was enough to put it in