Author | : Adrian Greaves |
File Size | : 42,6 Mb |
Publisher | : Casemate Publishers |
Language | : English |
Release Date | : 06 October 2007 |
ISBN | : 9781781597316 |
Pages | : 248 pages |
Who s Who in the Zulu War 1879 The Colonials and The Zulus by Adrian Greaves Book PDF Summary
The Anglo Zulu War continues to attract phenomenal interest. What was meant to be a quick punitive expedition led by Lord Chelmsford turned into a watershed for British Colonial power. The ignominious defeat at Iswandhlwana was a terrible blow to British military pride but the heroic stand at Rourkes Drift, while a minor event by comparison, allowed the powers-that-be to salvage some honor.This authoritative book covers all the main players, be they military, political or civilian, with concise yet readable individual entries. In addition to the military commanders on both sides, we have the VC winners, those at Rourkes Drift and survivors of the massacre. Individuals such as The Crown Prince Imperial whose actions made an impact all have entries.