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Dec 16, 2020 · An album of photographs showing the aftermath of the Battle of Rorke's Drift, belonging to the British officer who won a Victoria Cross for leading the valiant 12-hour defence of a British...
Jan 3, 2020 · Discover the history of Rorke's Drift, a key battlefield from the Anglo-Zulu War in South Africa, including tips on how to visit and recommended tours.
Jul 27, 2021 · Rorke’s Drift today. Today, there is a British memorial at Rorke’s Drift, where visitors can tour the battlefield and view the visitor centre. At the battlefield also stands a white stone obelisk memorial. Most visitors also take the opportunity to visit the nearby Isandlwana Battlefield as well.
The Battle of Rorke's Drift, is one of the most famous and celebrated British battles of the Victorian era. Eleven Victoria Crosses were won in the course of...
The Battle of Rorke's Drift, also known as the Defence of Rorke's Drift, was an engagement in the Anglo-Zulu War. The successful British defence of the mission station of Rorke's Drift, under the command of Lieutenants John Chard of the Royal Engineers and Gonville Bromhead, of the 24th Regiment of Foot began once a large contingent of Zulu ...
The defence of Rorke’s Drift, 22-23 January 1879. Defeat at Isandlwana. In January 1879, a British force commanded by Lieutenant-General Lord Chelmsford invaded Zululand aiming to extend British imperial influence in southern Africa. The army was split into three columns.
Feb 11, 2024 · Here 150 soldiers managed to fend off 4,000 Zulu warriors, allowing Britain to distract its citizens from disastrous encounters such as the Battle of Isandlwana. Discover how this small force ...
