The wounded horse was named Drummer Boy One of mounts carrying British soldiers into battle during the famed Charge of the Light Brigade the animal showed such bravery and stamina that his assigned commander Lieutenant Colonel de Salis decided his horse deserved a medal as much as his valiant men This was done even though their military action against enemy forces failed Yet the cavalry rsquo s valor matched by the courage of their horses established the clash as one of Britain rsquo s greatest military moments still celebrated today The confrontation however shows the wisdom of an ancient Bible [... more]