How far do the sources agree that Lord Cardigan was a national hero?

How far do the sources agree that Lord Cardigan was a national hero?

1. Where the sources agree

   • In charge of the light brigade
     • 4. "He went up...gallantly"
     • 5. "celebrated for his leading of the charge"
     • 6. "to commemorate Cardigans role in the charge"

2. Where the sources agree

   • In charge of the light brigade - LEADER
     • 4. "he went up... gallantly"
     • 5. "celebrated for his leading of the charge"
     • 6. "to commemorate Cardigan's role in the charge"
   • The public thought he was a hero
     • 4. N/A - from the soldiers point of view
     • 5. "never recovered his former standing with the public"
     • 6. "Tennyson was inspired to write THE CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE"

3. Where the sources disagree

   • Soldiers disliked him
     • 4. "we have got rid of Lord Cardigan"
     • 5. "Apparent indifference to the fate of his men"
     • 6. "Promoted to Inspector General of Calvary... made Colonel of the 5th Dragon Guards."
   • Coward
     • 4. "he bolted"
     • 5. " should have remained to rally his men" "left too early"
     • 6. "remembered for minor failings in his private life
       • suggests a darker, less heroic side to him