CAM041: Rorke's Drift 1879

Author
Ian Knight

Author
Alan Perry

About this book
Rorke's Drift sums up some of the best traditions of the British self-image: steadfastness against the odds, victory in adversity and the thin red line. The British stand deserves to go down in history as one of the most heroic actions of all time. The story of a mere 150 British and Imperial soldiers defending an isolated outpost against over 3,000 Zulu warriors summed up the experience of the colonial adventure for the Victorians and remains part of our heritage even today. Ian Knight recounts the course of this famous conflict in which no less than 11 Victoria crosses were won.

Contents

• Origins of the Battle
• Opposing Plans
• Opposing Armies
• Opposing Commanders
• The Battle of Rorke's Drift
• Aftermath
• The Battlefield Today
• Chronology
• Wargaming Rorke's Drift
• A Guide to Further Reading

Paperback; January 1996; 96 pages; ISBN: 9781855325067