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Rorke's Drift 1879

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: History (Osprey)


Product Info

Title
Rorke's Drift 1879
Publisher
Product Line
Category
Author
Ian Knight
Publish Year
2000
Pages
96
Dimensions
7.24x9.76x.25"
NKG Part #
2148199562
Type
Softcover

Description

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.