Did British soldiers run out of ammunition at Isandlwana? Were young drummer boys tortured by Zulu warriors? And did drugs turn the Zulu army into fearless killing machines? We examine three of the biggest myths of the Anglo-Zulu War and uncover what really happened in January 1879.
Visiting Rorke’s Drift and Isandlwana: New battlefield videos
If you are truly a military history geek like myself then you can never watch too many films about the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879. I was lucky enough to revisit the area around Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift at the end of 2019 and make three more videos that I think you will find interesting. In … Continue reading Visiting Rorke’s Drift and Isandlwana: New battlefield videos
Podcast Episode 2: The battle of Isandlwana
Hurrah, you've made it to my website. Perhaps I may surmise that you have come via my new Redcoat History podcast? If so I wish you a hearty welcome. Here - take my canteen, slip off those old leather boots and warm your hands by the fire. https://youtu.be/ZY3J3Y_OU0w Actually, scrap that - a runner has … Continue reading Podcast Episode 2: The battle of Isandlwana
Video: Walking the Fugitive’s Trail at Isandlwana
After the British were defeated at the battle of Isandlwana a few hundred survivors made a dash for the Buffalo River in an attempt to escape from the victorious Zulus. Take a walk with me as we explore that story and examine the terrain of the battlefield.
