The "Charge of the Light Brigade" was a famous military action during the Battle of Balaclava in the Crimean War on October 25, 1854. It involved British cavalry units, specifically the Light Brigade, who were ordered to charge against a well-defended Russian artillery position. The charge was marked by bravery but also by confusion and miscommunication, leading to heavy casualties. The event is often remembered for its tragic outcome, with around 600 soldiers participating and many being killed or wounded. The incident was later immortalized in the poem "The Charge of the Light Brigade" by Alfred Lord Tennyson, highlighting themes of valor and the futility of war.