I am fascinated by the Anglo-Zulu war but have always been confused about the reasons for it and why Britain invaded. In this short "5 minute history" I try to give an explanation as to why the war happened.
Video: A tour of the AZW battlefields of Nyezane, Gingindlovu and Eshowe
This video looks at the battlefields of the Coastal column during the British invasion of Zululand. Nyezane, Eshowe and Gingindlovu are little known battles but fascinating and well worth a visit.
Rorke’s Drift: A video tour of the battlefield
In the latest of my battlefield tour videos I take you for a walk around Rorke's Drift and try to explain a little of the history.
The battlefield of Isandlwana: A video tour
In this video Christian Parkinson gives a tour of the battlefield at Isandlwana, site of one of the British army's worst and most well known defeats.
