2006-11-16 00:06:24 · 4 answers · asked by karthika 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
Probably something to do with what was called the 'Indian (or Sepoy) Mutiny' where Indian soldiers rose up against British colonialism. The date coincides with the siege of Lucknow.
Oh and smartypants: it has nothing to do with the Battle of Balaclava. That happened in October.
2006-11-16 00:09:16 · answer #1 · answered by TC 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It was 11 at the battle of Roukes Drift.Natal South Africia January 22 1879.
You are thinking of the Crimeian War
Charge of the Heavy Brigade
Stand of the Thin Red Line
Charge of the Light Brigade
Same day 3 different incidents
2006-11-16 08:28:59 · answer #2 · answered by Sid B 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Rourkes Drift.
2006-11-16 14:49:25 · answer #3 · answered by Cream tea 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Where are you from? The VC were'nt awarded, they were killed. But they fight real good too. My uncle sez so and he ought to know. He was a marine. :)
2006-11-16 08:18:39 · answer #4 · answered by carnuba50 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋