Name: British Fortifications in Zululand 1879
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Author: Knight, Ian ; Hook, Adam
ISBN: 9781841768298

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Type

Physical Book

Author

Ian Knight

Illustrated by

Adam Hook

Publisher

Osprey Publishing (UK)

Year

2005

Language

English

Pages

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

24.9 x 18.6 x 0.5 cm

Weight

0.22 kg.

ISBN

1841768294

ISBN13

9781841768298

Synopsis "British Fortifications in Zululand 1879"

On 11 January 1879 the British Empire went to war with the independent kingdom of Zululand. The British anticipated a swift and decisive victory, placing great faith in modern firepower; no plans were made for suppressing the Zulu over a protracted period, or for providing defensive positions from which to occupy Zulu territory. However, the losses suffered at Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift quickly altered the British approach; throughout the rest of the war, the British fortified almost every position they occupied in Zululand, from permanent column depots to temporary halts. This title explores British defensive techniques employed during the war, and how these related to contemporary engineering theory. Among the sites covered are Eshowe Mission Station, forts Pearson and Tenedos, and Rorke's Drift.

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