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UNITS OF THE ZULU WAR 1879

UNITS OF THE ZULU WAR 1879

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This young regiment saw action in most of the major battles of the war. At Isandlwana they were the first regiment to spring up when discovered by accident by British scouts. They took heavy casualties in the centre of the Zulu formation until an unduna rallied them before being shot down.This young regiment saw action in most of the major battles of the war. At Isandlwana they were the first regiment to spring up when discovered by accident by British scouts. They took heavy casualties in the centre of the Zulu formation until an unduna rallied them before being shot down.
  • At the battle of Hlobane they chased British mounted units down the mountain. One mounted Induna by the name of Sitshitshili killed seven men. He shot at an eighth who he beckoned to surrender and as the man raised his hat in acknowledgment was shot by another Zulu. Sitshitshili then stabbed the Brit before the other Zulu could claim to he kill. He would later help bury the British dead
UmCijo warrior with pure black shield and knobkerrie club. Above the regiment take in the Natal Native Contingent at IsandlwanaUmCijo warrior with pure black shield and knobkerrie club. Above the regiment take in the Natal Native Contingent at Isandlwana

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I binge read the whole blog. I found it very interesting – more so because it transverses history with a concrete wargaming perspective.

Also I never was interested in the Zulu War, except for the two movies, but now I am really getting into it.

Keep up the great posts.

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