Battle of Balaclava

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the date of battle?October 25, 1854
2. What is the location?Balaclava, Crimean Peninsula, Black Sea
3. What happened at the Battle of Balaclava?It was a fight in the Crimean War on October 25, 1854, where Russian forces tried to break the Allied supply line near Balaclava. The British and Ottoman troops defended the area and kept the siege of Sevastopol going.
4. Why is the Thin Red Line famous?The 93rd Highland Regiment stood in a line of red uniforms, holding off many Russian cavalry. Their disciplined stand became a symbol of bravery.

Crimean War (1853-1856): A conflict fought between the Russian Empire and an alliance of the Ottoman Empire, France, the United Kingdom, and Sardinia.
Siege Warfare: A military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling the surrender of those inside.
Cavalry Charge: A tactic where mounted soldiers attack enemy infantry or cavalry formations, relying on speed, shock, and momentum.