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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... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1841761001
ISBN13:9781841761008
Release Date:January 2000
Publisher:Osprey Publishing
Length:96 Pages
Weight:1.24 lbs.
Customer Reviews
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Anglo Zulu War British Army Battle
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
The most famous engagement of the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879. Rorke's Drift was an epic struggle against overwhelming odds. It pitted more than 3,000 zulus, fresh from their triumph at Isandlwana against the mission station's tiny garrison, a mere 150 British & Imperial soldiers. Hardcover, illustrated with maps, diagrams, historic drawings & photos
WRITTEN BY THE BEST!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I wanted a concise history of Rorke's Drift, and this book more than fit the bill. Ian Knight is the undisputed expert on the Zulu War's, so that is a bonus, as are the wonderful illustrations and photographs that Osprey books are known for. You can't go wrong with this one. It is a wonderful, informative read.
Great Information in a small space
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This was a wonderful read, informative, concise and clear. The explanations of the cause of the war, the cause of this battle, the tactics used, the actual ebb & flow of the combat and the aftermath are all very well presented. The illustrations and photographs add quite well to the written information. If your only information on this battle comes from the movie Zulu, you really should pick this up and read it to get the real story, which is even more fascinating than the movie makes it out to be.
An excellent book to initiate anyone into the Anglo-Zulu War
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This book is highly recommended for anyone who wishes to acquaint themselves with battles of Isandlwana, and especially, Rorke's Drift. The author gives a brief history of the British presence in South Africa that led to the events of 22-23 January, 1879. Knight gives a detailed and accurate account of the battle at Rorke's Drift using battlefield drawings showing the movement of both troups, British and Zulu. The author also does a good job of disspelling many myths that have surrounded the battle for years. An added plus is the vast array of vintage photos of many of the key players in the Anglo-Zulu campaign. For anyone that wants to get a short(96 pages), concise, detailed history of Rorke's Drift, you will never need more than this book.
VERY GOOD ON THAT BATTLE
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Very insightful on that Battle
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