Quote Originally Posted by William F. Owen View Post
"His Grace the Duke sends his regards and asks that the Gentleman of the Cavalry put away their umbrellas, now that they are engaged by the enemy."
I get it. The Iron Duke did have way with words. My favorite is the letter requesting instructions during the Peninsular Campaign.

Regarding the Charge, and regardless of Lord Cardigan's abilities, I've always thought that the blunder was failing to support there Brigade.