Von Bredow's Death Ride

[army historian]

Hello all, I find this particular subject fascinating. This charge was actually a success where as the Light Brigade was just a blunder, and did not accomplish anything. I attach my little display. Cheers Captain Albert

[IrishGunner]

Ahh, I have to read about this some more - thanks for the heads-up! And great medal! :cheers:

[IrishGunner]

Passing time in the Vienna airport, I went back to see what I could find on the internet regarding this battle. Not a lot to be found. Most sites cite excerpts from Michael Howard's book on the Franco-Prussian War. Fortunately, I have this book in my library back home; unfortunately, it's back home and I'll have to wait until December to pull it from the shelf.

But von Bredow's epitaph: "It will cost what it will" rings strangely true for another book I'm currently reading on Stalingrad.

Thanks again for bringing this battle to our attention.

[Glenn J]

The General himself

Regards

Glenn

[Brian Wolfe]

A great post all around.

I really like to see the historical component and the addition photographic images such as the charge and of Von Bredow himself along with the medal.

Regards

Brian

[army historian]

Are one or two of the General's buttons - popped the tops off? But still a great photo of a Great and brave man. Did he not get the Pour le Merit? He really deserved it. From what I read of the 600 who started less than half were effective afterward. We should get the post on Campbell redirected here. Also thanks Brian, for the comment. Cheers Captain Albert

The General himself

Regards

Glenn

Edited October 10, 2010 by army historian

[army historian]

I went to my old post:

Posted 24 July 2010 - 10:25

I ran across this Scottish soldier of fortune who served in the 7th Magdeburg Cuirassiers at Vionville Mars la Tour in 1870. He was listed as a Lieutenant, wounded in the action, awarded EK2. Later 1886 created Baron Craignish, and Order from Saxe Colburg Gotha. He was commissioned from the ranks for the Battle of Sadowa (Koniggratz 1866)

Ronald MacLeay Laurentz Campbell, created Baron Craignish by Ernest II., reigning Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, dated at Gotha nth September 1882, and by Royal Licence, dated 4th January 1883, granted permission to use the title in this country (England) ; born 24th December 1836. Married, 1st September 1862, Jessie Fanny Maleb, daughter of Lieutenant -General Alfred William Lucas, C.B., and by her, who obtained a divorce in 1879, had issue : — (a) Ronald, second Baron Craignish, of the Duchy of Saxe- Coburg, and Gotha ; born 6th April 1866. Succeeded his father 1897. {b) Colin, died in infancy. He married second, 20th March 1883, Charlotte Sophia,daughter of Charles Meeking of Rich- ings Park, who died l0th April 1889. He married third, 6th August 1892, Emily Margaret, daughter of Colonel Hugh Mitchell, Madras Army. He died 22nd December 1897.

Does anyone have any more information, ranksliste, or picture etc.? Cheers Captain Albert