Rorke's Drift & Isandlwana 1879
A Battlefield Guide
Nonfiction, History, Africa, South Africa, Modern, 19th Century
| Author: | Chris Peers | ISBN: | 9780750969697 |
| Publisher: | The History Press | Publication: | March 1, 2017 |
| Imprint: | The History Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Chris Peers |
| ISBN: | 9780750969697 |
| Publisher: | The History Press |
| Publication: | March 1, 2017 |
| Imprint: | The History Press |
| Language: | English |
Rorke's Drift in 1879 is undoubtedly the most famous of Britain's imperial battles. With South Africa becoming a more popular tourist destination, never has there been a better time to visit this iconic battlefield and trace the steps of the red-coated heroes who fought against overwhelming odds, winning 11 Victoria Crosses. This richly illustrated book features the most thorough and recent examination of the battlefield, showing exactly what happened where and what can still be seen.
Rorke's Drift in 1879 is undoubtedly the most famous of Britain's imperial battles. With South Africa becoming a more popular tourist destination, never has there been a better time to visit this iconic battlefield and trace the steps of the red-coated heroes who fought against overwhelming odds, winning 11 Victoria Crosses. This richly illustrated book features the most thorough and recent examination of the battlefield, showing exactly what happened where and what can still be seen.
