Rorke's Drift 1879 (Trade Editions) - Softcover

Knight, Ian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1855329514 ISBN 13: 9781855329515

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 1999

Synopsis

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.

About this title

From the Publisher:

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About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 1855329514
• ISBN 13: 9781855329515
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 96