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Voices From The Zulu War
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Author : Ian Knight
language : en
Publisher: Frontline Books
Release Date : 2011-03-21
Voices From The Zulu War written by Ian Knight and has been published by Frontline Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-21 with History categories.
The forces of the independent Zulu kingdom inflicted a crushing defeat on British imperial forces at Isandlwana in January 1879. The Zulu army was not, however, a professional force, unlike its British counterpart, but was the mobilised manpower of the Zulu state. In this ground-breaking study, Ian Knight details just how the Zulu army functioned and ties its role firmly to the broader context of Zulu society and culture. After surveying the Zulu army from its creation during the wars of Shaka in the early nineteenth century, and the subsequent development of Zulu fighting methods, Ian Knight focuses in detail on the structure and condition of the Zulu army on the eve of the war in 1879. This indispensable book describes such key topics as enlistment, organisation, training and equipment. He also considers Zulu war aims and strategy, their view of artillery and cavalry, and how they were perceived by their colonial neighbours. Most of all, he reveals how the Zulu army functioned in wartime, from preparatory rituals to battlefield tactics, and the shock of battle itself.
Voices From The Zulu War
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Author : Ian Knight
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-06-05
Voices From The Zulu War written by Ian Knight and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-05 with HISTORY categories.
"This book was first published by Greenhill Books in hardback in 1992 under the title "Under the Orders of the Great White Queen"--Title page verso.
The Zulu War 1879
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Author : Ian Knight
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2014-06-06
The Zulu War 1879 written by Ian Knight and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-06 with History categories.
The Zulu War of 1879 remains one of the best known British colonial wars and included two battles whose names reverberate through history. At Isandlwana the Zulus inflicted a crushing defeat on the British; the gallant British defence at Rorke's Drift followed and re-established British prestige. Yet as this book shows, there was more to the war than this. Six months of brutal fighting followed, until the Zulu kingdom was broken up, its king imprisoned and the whole structure of the Zulu state destroyed. Years of internecine strife followed, until the British finally annexed Zululand as a colonial possession.
Crossing The Buffalo
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Author : Adrian Greaves
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2012-06-28
Crossing The Buffalo written by Adrian Greaves and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-28 with History categories.
A new and complete history of Zululand, and its destruction at the hands of the British in 1879. This book is not only a complete history of the Zulus but also an account of the way the British won absolute rule in South Africa. In the early decades of the nineteenth century, Shaka Zulu established a nation in south-east Africa which was to become the most politically sophisticated and militarily powerful black nation in the entire area. Although the Zulus never had any quarrel with their British neighbours, the rulers of the Cape Colony could not conceive of them as anything but a threat. In 1879, under dubious pretences, the British finally crossed the Buffalo River, and embarked on a bloody war that was to rock the very foundations of the British Empire. The story is studded with tales of incredible heroism, drama and atrocity on both sides: the Battle of Isandlwana, where the Zulus inflicted on the British the worst defeat a modern army has ever suffered at the hands of men without guns; Rorke's Drift, where a handful of British troops beat off thousands of Zulu warriors and won a record 11 VCs; and Ulundi, where the Zulus were finally crushed in a battle that was to herald some of the most shameful episodes in British Colonial history. Comprehensive, vast in scope, and filled with original and up-to-date research, this is a book that is set to replace all standard works on the subject.
Zulu Rising
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Author : Ian Knight
language : en
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Release Date : 2011-05-06
Zulu Rising written by Ian Knight and has been published by Pan Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-06 with History categories.
The battle of iSandlwana was the single most destructive incident in the 150-year history of the British colonisation of South Africa. In one bloody day over 800 British troops, 500 of their allies and at least 2000 Zulus were killed in a staggering defeat for the British empire. The consequences of the battle echoed brutally across the following decades as Britain took ruthless revenge on the Zulu people. In Zulu Rising Ian Knight shows that the brutality of the battle was the result of an inevitable clash between two aggressive warrior traditions. For the first time he gives full weight to the Zulu experience and explores the reality of the fighting through the eyes of men who took part on both sides, looking into the human heart of this savage conflict. Based on new research, including previously unpublished material, Zulu oral history, and new archaeological evidence from the battlefield, this is the definitive account of a battle that has shaped the political fortunes of the Zulu people to this day.
Zulu War 1879
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Author : Ian Castle
language : en
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Release Date : 1992-01-30
Zulu War 1879 written by Ian Castle and has been published by Osprey Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992-01-30 with History categories.
Osprey's Campaign title for the Zulu War (1879). In the late 1870s the British Imperial administration in the Cape colony in southern Africa began to view the Zulu kingdom as a challenge to their authority.To contain this perceived threat, they engineered a war. The early campaigns went terribly wrong, with the decisive Zulu victory at Isandlwana. Ultimately however, the British won the war. The Zulus, primarily reliant on their skill with the stabbing spear, had no real defence or retaliation against the massed firepower of professional British soldiers. Ian Castle examines the British-Zulu war and its two key battles, Isandlwana and Khambula, with excellent black and white photographs accompanying the clear and detailed text.
Voices From The Zulu War
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Author : Ian Kinght
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2011-03-21
Voices From The Zulu War written by Ian Kinght and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-21 with History categories.
The forces of the independent Zulu kingdom inflicted a crushing defeat on British imperial forces at Isandlwana in January 1879. The Zulu army was not, however, a professional force, unlike its British counterpart, but was the mobilised manpower of the Zulu state. In this ground-breaking study, Ian Knight details just how the Zulu army functioned and ties its role firmly to the broader context of Zulu society and culture. After surveying the Zulu army from its creation during the wars of Shaka in the early nineteenth century, and the subsequent development of Zulu fighting methods, Ian Knight focuses in detail on the structure and condition of the Zulu army on the eve of the war in 1879. This indispensable book describes such key topics as enlistment, organisation, training and equipment. He also considers Zulu war aims and strategy, their view of artillery and cavalry, and how they were perceived by their colonial neighbours. Most of all, he reveals how the Zulu army functioned in wartime, from preparatory rituals to battlefield tactics, and the shock of battle itself.
Forgotten Battles Of The Zulu War
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Author : Adrian Greaves
language : en
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Release Date : 2012-02-29
Forgotten Battles Of The Zulu War written by Adrian Greaves and has been published by Casemate Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02-29 with History categories.
Adrian Greaves uses his exceptional knowledge of the Anglo-Zulu War to look beyond the two best known battles of Isandlwana and the iconic action at Rorkes Drift to other fiercely fought battles.He covers little recorded engagements and battles such as Nyezane which was fought on the same day as the slaughter of Imperial troops at Isandlwana but has been eclipsed by it. Like the battles at Hlobane and Gingindhlovu.The death of the Prince Imperial, which caused shock waves round Europe and had huge repercussions for those involved, is examined in detail. The defeat of the Zulu Army at Ulundi was the culmination of the war and the author reveals new and shocking details about this battle.There is a hint of ominous events to come in the slaughter of Colonel Austruthers Redcoat column by Boers as they marched from Ulundi to Pretoria. This was the opening salvo of the First Boer War.This hugely informative book will fascinate fans of this period of our Imperial history.
Companion To The Anglo Zulu War
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Author : Ian Knight
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2008-10-16
Companion To The Anglo Zulu War written by Ian Knight and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-10-16 with History categories.
The Anglo-Zulu War was a defining episode in British imperial history, and it is still a subject of intense interest. The Zulu victory at Isandlwana, the heroic British defence of Rorke's Drift and the eventual British triumph are among the most closely researched events of the colonial era. In this historical companion, Ian Knight, one of the foremost authorities on the war and the Zulu kingdom, provides an essential reference guide to a short, bloody campaign that had an enduring impact on the history of Britain and southern Africa. He gives succinct summaries of the issues, events, armies and individuals involved. His work is an invaluable resource for anyone who is interested in the history of the period, in the operations of the British army in southern Africa, and in the Zulu kingdom.
Who S Who In The Zulu War 1879 The British
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Author : Adrian Greaves
language : en
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Release Date : 2007-03-28
Who S Who In The Zulu War 1879 The British written by Adrian Greaves and has been published by Casemate Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-03-28 with History categories.
The Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 has a character that inspires and fascinates readers and increasing numbers of visitors to South Africa. The two volume biographical dictionary of the participants is a unique venture and this second volume reveals much about the formidable Zulu nation which so nearly humbled the mighty British Empire which had provoked the conflict.Thanks to the deep knowledge and research abilities of the two authors this fascinating book provides detail on both the leaders of the Zulu armies, which totaled some 40,000 warriors. We learn of the terrible price paid by this proud nation not just from the defeat by the British but in the civil war of 1883 brought about as a result of the internal tensions unleashed by the Zulu War.The role of the Colonials, be they British settlers, Boer or non-Zulu Africans is also examined through highly informative entries on the main personalities.