| The Zulu War Contributor(s): Grehan, John (Author), Mace, Martin (Author) |
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ISBN: 1781593221 ISBN-13: 9781781593226 Publisher: Pen & Sword Military OUR PRICE: $31.46 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Modern - 19th Century - History | Africa - South - Republic Of South Africa |
| Dewey: 968.404 |
| Series: Despatches from the Front |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.4" W x 9.3" (1.25 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Cultural Region - Southern Africa |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The events at Rorke's Drift, the iconic defense of a mission station by a small force of British and colonial troops, were immortalized in the 1964 film Zulu. In January 1879, a small garrison of just over 150 British and colonial troops successfully defended the mission against a force of 3,000 to 4,000 Zulu warriors. The fierce, but piecemeal, Zulu attacks on Rorke's Drift came very close to defeating the defenders but were ultimately repelled. Eleven Victoria Crosses were awarded to the defenders. The battle at Rorke's Drift was an early engagement in the Zulu War. Lasting between January and July 1879. Noted for several particularly bloody battles, including a stunning opening victory by the Zulu at Battle of Isandlwana, as well as for being a landmark in the timeline of imperialism in the region the war ended in a British victory and the end of the Zulu nation's independence. This unique collection of original accounts will prove to be an invaluable resource for historians, students and all those interested in what was one of the most significant periods in British military history. |
Contributor Bio(s): Grehan, John: - JOHN GREHAN has written, edited or contributed to more than 300 books and magazine articles covering a wide span of military history from the Iron Age to the recent conflict in Afghanistan. John has also appeared on local and national radio and television to advise on military history topics. He was employed as the Assistant Editor of Britain at War Magazine from its inception until 2014. John now devotes his time to writing and editing books.Mace, Martin: - Martin Mace has been involved in writing and publishing military history for more than twenty-five years. He began his career with local history, writing a book on the Second World War anti-invasion defences and stop lines in West Sussex. Following the success of this book, he established Historic Military Press, which has published a wide range of titles. In 2006 he began working on the idea for Britain at War Magazine, the first issue of which went on sale in May 2007. This publication has grown rapidly to become the best-selling military history periodical on the high street. Martin now devotes his time to writing and editing books. |