Topic: Was it really said after the Charge of the Light Brigade 2

Del Boy · March 30th, 2009

In 1950's we were taught to understand the dangers inherent in verbal instructions. The famous example that stuck with us was:- 'Send reinforcements - we are going to advance' which ends up eventually as 'Send three (shillings) and four pence - we are going to a dance'.

The importance of trained and professional company runners.

Partisan · March 30th, 2009

Verbal communications are always tricky - check out what happens today. I think part of the issue is the matter of glory & reward.

The British cavalry were notoriously headstrong and had in the past overreached themselves and suffered for it, Waterloo to name one place. That said battle reporters tend to be stood on the high ground, whereas the cav & inf, tend to in the valley mixing it up. Soldiers are aggressive, that is their job. Sometimes it works, sometimes not, that is the nature of warfare - either way a gifted wordsmith will turn defeat into success & inspire a new generation of heroes.

PS I was raised on the Charge of the Light Brigade - I'm not a hero myself, but I have always been inspired of the bravery of the officers and men; who have been dealt a sh!##y hand, pushed on to do their job.

March 30th, 2009	Post 11
Del Boy Tribunus Laticlavius	In 1950's we were taught to understand the dangers inherent in verbal instructions. The famous example that stuck with us was:- 'Send reinforcements - we are going to advance' which ends up eventually as 'Send three (shillings) and four pence - we are going to a dance'. The importance of trained and professional company runners. __________________ True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing.

March 30th, 2009	Post 12
Partisan Centurion Gear	Verbal communications are always tricky - check out what happens today. I think part of the issue is the matter of glory & reward. The British cavalry were notoriously headstrong and had in the past overreached themselves and suffered for it, Waterloo to name one place. That said battle reporters tend to be stood on the high ground, whereas the cav & inf, tend to in the valley mixing it up. Soldiers are aggressive, that is their job. Sometimes it works, sometimes not, that is the nature of warfare - either way a gifted wordsmith will turn defeat into success & inspire a new generation of heroes. PS I was raised on the Charge of the Light Brigade - I'm not a hero myself, but I have always been inspired of the bravery of the officers and men; who have been dealt a sh!##y hand, pushed on to do their job.