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FACTS ABOUT THE BATTLE OF RORKE’S DRIFT

On Jan. 11, 1879, the British invaded Zululand after the Zulu king refused an ultimatum used to provoke a war. On Jan. 22, the British suffered a terrible defeat in the Battle of Isandlwana. Over 1,300 Brits were killed. A reserve unit of Zulu warriors that had not taken part Read more…

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BATTLE OF RORKE’S DRIFT

One of the most famous battles in British history took place on Jan. 22, 1879. The Battle of Rorke’s Drift took place during the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879. The war was brought about because of British desire to expand its South African colony into Zululand. They manufactured a threat Read more…

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