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Isandlwana 1879

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On 22 January 1879 a 20,00-strong Zulu army attacked 1,700 British and colonial forces. This engagement at Isandlwana remains one of the most overwhelming defeats in British military history. To understand what happened and why- read Battle Story. Detailed profiles explore why the British imperial army, superior in equipment, was defeated by the poorly equipped Zulu warriors. A wealth of rare accounts and quotes reveal the true tragedy of the battlefield. Illustrations detail the equipment of both sides, the terrain and the men who fought against each other. Orders of battle reveal the composition of the opposing forces' armies. Packed with fact boxes, this short introduction is the perfect way to explore this legendary battle.

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Call Number

940 STO i

Publisher

London : The History Press., 2015

Collation

160 p. ; ill. ; 20 cm

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9780750965231

Classification

900

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Edition

Ed. 1

Subject(s)

Military history
History of World War I

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Statement of Responsibility

Edmund Yorke

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