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Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: epicure who wrote (53355)	7/22/2002 9:40:02 AM
From: J. C. Dithers	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

Nice to see that you are familiar with the Brigade events Yes, everyone on the scene was appalled at the charge. In retrospect, it is certain that Lord Raglan, the CIC, had not meant for the charge to occur as it did; that his order was confusing and misinterpreted by the courier who delivered it. On the other hand, the Russians were stunned by it and thrown into disarray. The survivors of the charge did not press their advantage at the end, and had they done so it could have easily become a major British victory instead of a debacle. However, none of this changes the point that the men of the Brigade were not hapless fools. They were rather men of great courage who without hesitation did what was asked of them. We can always question orders later with the benefit of hindsight, but if we start doing that when the orders are given we will cease to be the bastion of strength in protecting the free world.

To: epicure who wrote (53355)	7/22/2002 1:41:11 PM
From: The Philosopher	Respond to of 82486

It was indeed pretty stupid. In retrospect. In prospect, I assume someone thought it was either likely to be successful in accomplishing some goal, or a necessary sacrifice to achieve some other goal. Leaders do make mistakes. This one happens to have been highlighted in a compelling poem and a film. Lots of other ones throughout history have just fallen by the wayside. I have no reason to believe this one was any more spectacularly stupid than many other less celebrated errors of judgment. Though maybe it was. I lack information.