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Loading... British Fortifications in Zululand 1879by Ian Knight
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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 almostevery 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. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)968.4045History and Geography Africa South Africa and southern Africa KwaZulu-NatalLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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