The Anglo Zulu War - Isandlwana: The Revelation of a Disaster

In 1878, H.M. High Commissioner for Southern Africa and the Lieut. General Commanding H.M. Forces, clandestinely conspired to invade the Zulu Kingdom. Drastically underestimating their foe, within days of entering the Zulu Kingdom the invaders had been vanquished in one of the greatest disasters ever to befall a British army. The author not only dramatically describes the events leading up to the Battle of Isandlwana , and the battle itself but, with new evidence, disputes many aspects of the campaign long held sacrosanct. See HISTORY / Modern / 19th Century Cover 1 Dedication 3 Title 4 Copyright 5 Contents 6 List of Maps 7 Foreword 8 Preface 9 Acknowledgements 11 Author’s Note 13 Chapter 1: ‘A little war in Zululand would lead to its consolidation within the British Empire’ 14 Chapter 2: ‘... Come and establish what is wanting amongst the Zulu People’ 23 Chapter 3: ‘I do not think his disposition is very warlike’ 32 Chapter 4: ‘... The Zulus have been very kind to us’ 40 Chapter 5: ‘A big fuss over a small matter’ 60 Chapter 6: ‘Deceit is your most valuable asset in war’ 68 Chapter 7: ‘... The Zulus are a match for us in generalship, and more than a match for us in cunning’ 84 Chapter 8: ‘Startled by a calamity so sudden. So great and so close ...’ 97 Chapter 9: ‘What excitement this will cause in England and what indignation’ 106 Chapter 10: ‘I regret I have to report a very disastrous engagement ...’ 117 Chapter 11: ‘I have no desire whatever to shift any of the responsibility ...’ 128 Chapter 12: ‘Her Majesty places entire confidence in you and the troops, to maintain our honour and name’ 135 Chapter 13: ‘My dear fellow, the rear always looks after itself’ 140 Chapter 14: ‘God save you, Sir, from ever seeing a camp or homestead sacked by Zulus’ 158 Chapter 15: Fugitive’s Drift 199 Chapter 16: The Aftermath 210 Chapter 17: Reconciliation 224 Notes 227 Bibliography 237 Index 241 A concise history of the Battle of Isandlwana, the first encounter of the Anglo-Zulu War in 1879.In 1878, H.M. High Commissioner for Southern Africa and the Lieut. General Commanding H.M. Forces, clandestinely conspired to invade the Zulu Kingdom. Drastically underestimating their foe, the invaders had been vanquished within days of entering the Zulu Kingdom, in one of the greatest disasters ever to befall a British army.The author not only dramatically describes the events leading up to the Battle of Isandlwana, and the battle itself but, with new evidence, disputes many aspects of the campaign long held sacrosanct.Praise for The Anglo Zulu War: Isandlwana“It offers a controversial but compelling account of the battle that underlines the consequences of operational arrogance and underestimating the fighting abilities of a less technologically equipped enemy – something that should resonate with all those who serve.” —Soldier“This is a book that should be on the bookshelves of everyone who is interested in the history of South Africa.” —The South African Military Society "In 1878, H.M. High Commissioner for Southern Africa and the Lieut. General Commanding H.M. Forces, clandestinely conspired to invade the Zulu Kingdom. Drastically underestimating their foe, within days of entering the Zulu Kingdom the invaders had been vanquished in one of the greatest disasters ever to befall a British army."--Publisher description