Imagine you are one of the survivors of the Charge of the Light Brigade. Write a diary
entry or a letter home to your family describing your feelings and experiences.
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15 – A
Green Park
U.K.
November 5, 1854
Dear John:
I hope you are in great health and spirits. With God's grace I am safe. I am going to narrate the horrifying incident of charge of the light brigade, whose part I was. As we charged at the Russian army after the attack order given by Lord Cardigan, we were assaulted by heavy artillery of the enemy.
We were six hundred in number and our enemy was in thousands, yet without caring for the consequences we charged at the enemy guns. Soon, we realized it was a mistake, yet the orders were to be followed. The enemy canons began firing at us. Canon balls exploded on our right and left, severely injuring us, yet we continued our charge.
We managed to break the enemy line, but we suffered many casualties. After killing many of the Russian soldiers, we returned back. We lost many of our brave soldiers. The world wondered at our courage and valour. I was lucky enough to have come safely back. I still wonder how I managed to do that. I am sad at the loss of my fellow soldiers; but I am proud of their valour. That’s it. I will be coming home within two weeks.
Yours affectionately,
Smith
Answer:
15 – A
Green Park
U.K.
November 5, 1854
Dear John:
I hope you are in great health and spirits. With God's grace I am safe. I am going to narrate the horrifying incident of charge of the light brigade, whose part I was. As we charged at the Russian army after the attack order given by Lord Cardigan, we were assaulted by heavy artillery of the enemy.
We were six hundred in number and our enemy was in thousands, yet without caring for the consequences we charged at the enemy guns. Soon, we realized it was a mistake, yet the orders were to be followed. The enemy canons began firing at us. Canon balls exploded on our right and left, severely injuring us, yet we continued our charge.
We managed to break the enemy line, but we suffered many casualties. After killing many of the Russian soldiers, we returned back. We lost many of our brave soldiers. The world wondered at our courage and valour. I was lucky enough to have come safely back. I still wonder how I managed to do that. I am sad at the loss of my fellow soldiers; but I am proud of their valour. That’s it. I will be coming home within two weeks.
Yours affectionately,
Smith