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| Tango01 | 14 Dec 2017 9:44 p.m. PST |
"The battle of Rorke's Drift is established in history as one of Britain's most incredible actions where approximately 155 defenders held off a Zulu force of up to 4,000 warriors in a savage, bloody conflict with no quarter given by either side. The battle led to a display of incredible fortitude, courage and tenacity resulting in mutual respect between the British red-coats and Zulu warriors. Using a vast array of primary accounts, including lesser known and previously unpublished examples, Neil Thornton describes the battle in vivid detail. The actions of each of the eleven Victoria Cross recipients are studied in detail, together with the men who were awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. Illustrated with previously unpublished artwork and photographs, Rorke's Drift: A New Perspective is a gripping account that questions what is commonly believed to be the true interpretation of fighting that took place, especially in the hospital. A truly compelling read and packed with numerous footnotes and sources, this will appeal to both the casual reader and the serious historian…"
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