Isandlwana: How the Zulus Humbled the British Empire - Softcover

Greaves, Adrian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1783462620 ISBN 13: 9781783462629

Publisher: Pen & Sword Military, 2014

Synopsis

The story of the mighty imperial British army's defeat at Iswandlwana in 1879 has been much written about but never with the detail and insight revealed by Dr Adrian Greaves' research. In re-constructing the dramatic and fateful events, the Author draws on recently discovered letters, diaries and papers of survivors and other contemporaries such as Henry Harford, Lt Henry Carling of the Royal Artillery, August Hammar and young British nurse Janet Wells. These, coupled with his own detailed knowledge of the ground, enable the Author to paint the most accurate picture yet of this cataclysmic battle that so shamed the British establishment. We learn for the first time of the complex Zulu decoy, the dishonourable attempt to blame Colonel Durnford for the defeat, evidence of another 'fugitives' trail'. The identity of previously unknown escorts for Lts Coghill and Melville, both awarded VCs for trying to save the Colours. Isandlwana is a brilliant and fresh account of this most famous battle which will fascinate experts and laymen alike.

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Review:

"...well-researched volume by one of Britain's foremost experts on the Anglo-Zulu War reconstructs the fateful events of January 22, 1879, when Zulus essentially wiped out a well armed but poorly led Anglo force during the initial British Invasion of Zululand in South Africa.--Military History

"Certainly the clash has been well documented through the years, yet author Dr Adrian Greaves manages to deliver new insights and intriguing details...fresh details, anecdotes and evidence make it a worthy addition to the library of anyone interested in the circumstances of this 19th century battle and the war that triggered it."--Toy Solder & Model Figure

Book Description:

As part of Richard Holmes¿s Fields of Battle series, this is a new look at one of the defining battles of the Zulu War.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1783462620
• ISBN 13: 9781783462629
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240