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...Scribbled Order. The British camp on the heights above Balaclava was supplied by the Woronzoff Road-a track connecting the heights with the British base in Balaclava and the fleet in the bay. Back of the Woronzoff Road was a valley. On either side and at its far end stood strong Russian batteries. This was bad enough, but when the Russians also attempted to drag some British naval guns away from their position overlooking the road, Lord Raglan became worried, because captured guns were proof of victory. Quickly the order was scribbled: "Lord Raglan wishes the cavalry to advance rapidly...
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