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 <answer>local commanders</answer> failed to take advantage of the retreat, Lord Raglan sent out orders to move up. The <answer>local commanders</answer> 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.
Who failed to take advantage of the retreat?
local commanders