"The Trooper" is a song by Iron Maiden which is based on the Crimean War, which was fought by the Russians and the Ottoman Empire (England, France, and Sardinia). There are several mentions of the Russians such as, "The mighty roar of the Russian guns" and "When a Russian gets me in his sights." (thanks, Michael Olsen - West Hills, CA) The opening with the galloping horses is based on The Charge Of The Light Brigade, a poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. (thanks, Rae - Sydney, Australia) {| class="collapsible collapsed" style="width: 100%; text-align: center;"