The Charge of the Light Brigade
GPTKB entity
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| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_events
gptkb:poetry gptkb:military_operations |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:musical_adaptation |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:film gptkb:theater_productions |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Public outcry and criticism
criticism of military leadership |
| gptkbp:analysis |
often analyzed in literature courses
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Crimean_War
Valour and sacrifice |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Alfred_Lord_Tennyson
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| gptkbp:based_on |
gptkb:Battle_of_Balaclava
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| gptkbp:battle |
“ Charge!”
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| gptkbp:casualties |
gptkb:Major_General_Sir_James_Brudenell
Approximately 110 killed Approximately 160 wounded Approximately 375 taken prisoner |
| gptkbp:collection |
gptkb:The_Charge_of_the_Light_Brigade_and_Other_Poems
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| gptkbp:commanded |
gptkb:Lord_Cardigan
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| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Lord_Cardigan
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| gptkbp:commemorated_by |
Various memorials
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| gptkbp:commemoration |
commemorative events
memorials and monuments anniversaries |
| gptkbp:contains_song |
gptkb:6
8 |
| gptkbp:context |
gptkb:Battle_of_Balaclava
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
widely acclaimed
analyzed in literature courses |
| gptkbp:criticism |
subject to various interpretations
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired literature
symbol of bravery inspired art exhibitions inspired documentaries used in educational settings inspired artworks inspired songs inspired music compositions inspired public speeches reference in popular culture inspired academic research inspired social movements inspired literary critiques inspired literary festivals used in political discourse inspired memorials inspired theatrical adaptations used in commemorative events used in military contexts inspired historical analyses inspired military memorials Critique of war policies Symbol of military heroism |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
in modern media
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| gptkbp:date |
October 25, 1854
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| gptkbp:depicted_in |
various paintings
Alfred Lord Tennyson's poem |
| gptkbp:documentary |
television programs
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| gptkbp:enemy |
gptkb:Russian_Empire
gptkb:Russian_Army |
| gptkbp:exhibition_history |
museums and galleries
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| gptkbp:famous_quote |
“ Theirs not to make reply, theirs not to reason why.”
“ Theirs not to make reply” |
| gptkbp:film_technique |
war films
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| gptkbp:form |
gptkb:poetry
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:poetry
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| gptkbp:has_units |
dactylic hexameter
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
debates on military strategy
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Crimean_War
gptkb:Victorian_era depicts the futility of war Part of the larger conflict of the Crimean War reflects the attitudes of the time commemorates the bravery of soldiers |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
effectiveness of the charge
Effectiveness of cavalry in warfare Role of communication in military success |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
gptkb:military_uniforms
weapons used official military reports |
| gptkbp:historical_interpretation |
varied perspectives
Analysis of military blunders Debate on the nature of heroism Reflection on the impact of technology in warfare Study of the consequences of war on soldiers Varied perspectives on leadership and duty |
| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
remembrance in military history
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| gptkbp:historical_research |
gptkb:academic_research
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
symbol of bravery and folly
Symbol of bravery and folly example of valor and miscommunication |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Charge of the Light Brigade
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| gptkbp:influenced |
war poetry
War memorials and commemorations Military tactics discussions Modern military training and ethics Public perception of the British military subsequent war literature |
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
literature and film
historical novels |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:historical_events
gptkb:Romanticism British military history Victorian values Tennyson's personal experiences public sentiment about the war |
| gptkbp:influenced_poetry |
war poetry
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:Crimean_War
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| gptkbp:inspired |
Literature and art
Songs and music compositions |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Balaclava
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| gptkbp:involved_countries |
gptkb:Russia
gptkb:United_Kingdom |
| gptkbp:involved_units |
gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:Light_Brigade |
| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
Military history studies
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| gptkbp:is_portrayed_as |
gptkb:The_Charge_of_the_Light_Brigade_(1936_film)
gptkb:The_Charge_of_the_Light_Brigade_(1968_film) gptkb:The_Charge_of_the_Light_Brigade_(2004_film) |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Study in military strategy and leadership failures
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| gptkbp:line |
67
“ Half a league, half a league” “ Theirs but to do and die” Half a league, half a league, Theirs not to make reply, |
| gptkbp:literary_devices |
gptkb:metaphor
gptkb:personification imagery alliteration repetition |
| gptkbp:literary_movement |
Victorian poetry
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Balaclava,_Crimea
gptkb:Viper |
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
newspaper reports
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| gptkbp:memorials |
gptkb:The_Crimean_War_Memorial
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| gptkbp:military_outcome |
strategic failure
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
cavalry charge
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| gptkbp:military_unit |
gptkb:Light_Brigade
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| gptkbp:narrative |
various interpretations
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| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:Captain_Nolan
gptkb:Major_General_Sir_James_Brudenell gptkb:Lord_Lucan gptkb:Alfred_Lord_Tennyson |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
Miscommunication in military orders
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| gptkbp:notable_leader |
gptkb:Lord_Lucan
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| gptkbp:notable_quote |
“ Theirs not to make reply”
“ Cannon to right of them” “ Into the valley of Death” “ Rode the six hundred” “ Theirs not to reason why, / Theirs but to do and die.” |
| gptkbp:notable_song |
The Charge of the Light Brigade (poem)
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| gptkbp:notable_themes |
gptkb:loyalty
gptkb:honor gptkb:sacrifice gptkb:tragedy courage valor duty futility heroic failure |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
examined in post-colonial studies
analyzed for its narrative structure discussed in feminist readings examined for its symbolism considered in the context of national identity studied for its impact on public perception of the military analyzed for its portrayal of leadership analyzed for its rhetorical devices explored for its emotional impact interpreted through a historical lens studied for its use of imagery discussed in relation to media representations of war |
| gptkbp:number_of_lines |
gptkb:34
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Battle_of_Balaclava
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| gptkbp:performance |
often recited in schools
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| gptkbp:performed_in |
in schools
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| gptkbp:post_war_career |
gptkb:Crimean_War
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| gptkbp:primary_source |
eyewitness accounts
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| gptkbp:public_perception |
increased scrutiny of the war effort
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| gptkbp:published_in |
1854
The Examiner |
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_Inkerman
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| gptkbp:result |
heavy casualties
Heavy casualties for the British |
| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
No significant territorial gain
seize Russian artillery |
| gptkbp:strength |
approximately 670
Around 670 |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:heroism
gptkb:war futility |
| gptkbp:translated_into |
multiple languages
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| gptkbp:written_in |
gptkb:Victorian_era
iambic pentameter |
| gptkbp:year |
1854
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Michael_Curtiz
gptkb:Vanessa_Redgrave gptkb:Alfred_Lord_Tennyson gptkb:Laurence_Olivier |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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