Brave Men's Blood: The Epic of the Zulu War, 1879

Excellent account of the English-Zulu War. More maps of locations mentioned in the narration would be helpful to understand the unfolding of the strategy. Also a glossary of some of the Zulu terms would be helpful. Otherwise an excellent read.

This was rivetting yet ultimately left me feeling sad. What was it all for? Fighting and eventually destroying an age-old culture for some land at the bottom of Africa. The British were clincal, the Africans overwhelmed. Even with the pyrric victory at Isandlwhana, the Zulu were eventually crushed by the mite of the British Army along with Messers Martini and Henry. Great book that tells it like it was.

The Anglo-Zulu War is a subject often obscured from history and put under the broader picture of colonialism. But this book proves that the Anglo-Zulu War is something that requires in depth study; not only for its social and military implications but for its unique place in history. It has plenty of pictures, the most I have ever seen of the Anglo-Zulu War, and is well written with clear and concise information that historians and non-historians can enjoy alike.

Ian Knight was inspired to study the Anglo-Zulu conflict in the same way I was: by watching Micahel Caine in the movie "Zulu". Readers may be surprised at just how accurate the movie was. And that's just one of several fascinating battles between two mighty warrior nations. There is no better author on the subject and this may well be the best of his work. READ IT!