Rorke's Drift 1879: Pinned Like Rats in a Hole - Couverture souple

Knight, Ian

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1855329514 ISBN 13 : 9781855329515

Editeur : Osprey Publishing, 1999

Synopsis

The most famous engagement of the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879, Rorke's Drift pitted more than 3000 Zulus against the mission station's tiny garrison of 150 British and Imperial soldiers. In this history of the battle, the author exmines the opposing commanders, armies and their tactics.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

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 history as one of the most heroic actions of all time. The story of a mere 150 British and Imperial soldiers defending an isolated outpost against over 3,000 Zulu warriors summed up the experience of the colonial adventure for the Victorians and remains part of our heritage even today. Ian Knight recounts the course of this famous conflict in which no less than 11 Victoria crosses were won.

Biographie de l'auteur

Ian Knight was born in 1956. He was a freelance writer on military history for ten years before studying Afro-Caribbean History at the University of Kent. He has written widely on Zulu history and travelled extensively in Zululand. Ian was the editor of the Victorian Military Society journal for many years, and has written several books for Osprey.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Osprey Publishing
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1855329514
• ISBN 13: 9781855329515
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Perry Michael, Perry Alan
• Nombre de pages: 96
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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