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Alfred Lord Tennyson and the Charge of the Light Brigade · 14:08 · Video: The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered · Watch at the source

In short: This video explores how Alfred Lord Tennyson's most famous work emerged from the Battle of Balaclava. Discover how the Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom captured the essence of his age through his writing.

The video examines the historical context of the Charge of the Light Brigade and its impact on the literary landscape.

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