Soon after, a Russian cavalry movement was countered by the Heavy Brigade, who charged and fought hand-to-hand until the Russians retreated. This caused a more widespread Russian retreat, including a number of their artillery units. When the local commanders failed to take advantage of the retreat, Lord Raglan sent out orders to move up. The local commanders ignored the demands, leading to the British aide-de-camp personally delivering a quickly written and confusing order to attack the artillery. When the Earl of Cardigan questioned what they referred to, the aide-de-camp pointed to the first Russian battery he could see – the wrong one. COUNT 4
QSN1 Who countered the Russian cavalry's movement? ANS1 Heavy Brigade QSN2 Who failed to take advantage of the retreat? ANS2 local commanders QSN3 Who sent the order to have them advance their position? ANS3 Lord Raglan QSN4 Who ignored Lord Raglan's advice to advance? ANS4 The local commanders