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Isandlwana 1879
Ian Knight
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Description for Isandlwana 1879
Paperback. This title is a study of Isandlwana, the most famous battle of the Zulu War, and the greatest defeat of the British Army during the entire Victorian era. The volume presents evidence from an archaeological dig in 2000, which offers a new interpretation of the battle's course of action. Series: Osprey Military Campaign S. Num Pages: 96 pages, 11 colour & 75 b&w illustrations, index. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; 3JH; HBJH; HBLL; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 250 x 184 x 8. Weight in Grams: 312.
On 20 January 1879, the Centre Column of the British invasion force under the British Commander in Chief Lord Chelmsford, reached Isandlwana. Chelmsford's spies suggested a Zulu army was on its way to attack, so on 21 January he took a strong force of auxiliaries into the hills to scout them, leaving some 1700 white and native troops at camp. This action was futile as the main Zulu army of 24,000 men had moved across his front and was marching towards Isandlwana. This title employs new research to describe the formidable battle in greater detail, providing a brand new interpretation ... Read more
On 20 January 1879, the Centre Column of the British invasion force under the British Commander in Chief Lord Chelmsford, reached Isandlwana. Chelmsford's spies suggested a Zulu army was on its way to attack, so on 21 January he took a strong force of auxiliaries into the hills to scout them, leaving some 1700 white and native troops at camp. This action was futile as the main Zulu army of 24,000 men had moved across his front and was marching towards Isandlwana. This title employs new research to describe the formidable battle in greater detail, providing a brand new interpretation ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
Series
Osprey Military Campaign S.
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781841765112
SKU
V9781841765112
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About Ian Knight
Ian Knight is one of the most respected English-language writers on the history of the Zulus and of the 1879 war. He has written more than 20 books on the subject and has made numerous television appearances including the Discovery Channel and Channel 4. He was the resident historian for the 2000 dig on the site of the battle of ... Read more
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