Anglo-Zulu war – Page 2 – Redcoat History

March 12, 2017 imagejunkies Anglo-Zulu war, South Africa, Video

Video: Why did Britain invade Zululand?

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.

January 15, 2017June 9, 2017 imagejunkies Anglo-Zulu war, South Africa, Video

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.

January 13, 2017January 24, 2018 imagejunkies Anglo-Zulu war, South Africa, Video

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.

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