Like Wolves on the Fold - The Defence of Rorke's Drift

Lieutenant Colonel Mike Snook

ISBN 10: 1848326025 / ISBN 13: 9781848326026

Published by Greenhill Books, London, 2006

About this Item

Original account of the successful British defence of a mission station in the Anglo-Zulu War in 1879. 302pp with index and 32 page of illustrations in colour and black and white. Gilt lettering to spine. Near fine copy with no inscriptions. Unclipped DJ has minimal edge wear, otherwise near fine. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 016993

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Like Wolves on the Fold - The Defence of Rorke's Drift
• Publisher: Greenhill Books, London
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1848326025
• ISBN 13: 9781848326026
• Binding: Burgundy Cloth Boards
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Military History/Military Intelligence

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Synopsis

Like Wolves On The Fold

Review

Military History, December 2006 Although the legendary defense of Rorke s Drift has certainly been documented before, Snook s second book is a brilliant historical achievement. From the beginning his narrative leaps from each page to the next, making the reader feel as if he is sometimes standing alongside Lieutenants John Chard and Gonville Bromhead. Even so, when objectively read, the book clearly gives equal recognition to the martial courage of the defending British soldiers and attacking Zulu warriors alike Like Wolves on the Fold is a highly recommended addition to the Zulu War enthusiast s library. It is a very well documented and outstandingly written saga of what may well be considered a Thermopylae of the British Army. Military History Online"I really enjoyed this book ... Very few battles have the desperation, excitement and intensity of Rorke's Drift and this book does the battle justice. I highly recommend this book." "