Summary of Adrian Greaves's Forgotten Battles of the Zulu War

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Description

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.
Sample Book Insights:
#1 The battle of Rorke’s Drift, which took place on the 11th December 1878, was a defeat for the British Empire. It showed the world that the British Army was not invincible, and led to the terrible two Boer Wars of 1880 and 1899.
#2 Lord Chelmsford, the British general, was tasked with invading Zululand and defeating the Zulu army. He devised a three-pronged invasion that would advance on the Zulu capital at Ulundi. Each prong or column was strong enough to engage and defeat the Zulu army if it ever stood to fight.
#3 The Chelmsford Column was a coastal column that was sent to occupy the Zulu mission station at Eshowe before the Zulus destroyed the buildings. From Eshowe, the column was to advance on the Zulu capital, Ulundi.
#4 The Chelmsford Column was ordered to form a portion of No. 1 Column, but to act separately, reporting to Colonel Pearson. They were to remain on the middle Tugela frontier until an advance was ordered and Colonel Pearson had reached Eshowe.

Sujets

• 19th century
• modern

Informations

• Publié par: Everest Media LLC
• Date de parution: 08 mars 2022
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781669350859
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

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Insights on Adrian Greaves's Forgotten Battles of the Zulu War
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Insights from Chapter 1

#1

The battle of Rorke’s Drift, which took place on the 11th December 1878, was a defeat for the British Empire. It showed the world that the British Army was not invincible, and led to the terrible two Boer Wars of 1880 and 1899.

#2

Lord Chelmsford, the British general, was tasked with invading Zululand and defeating the Zulu army. He devised a three-pronged invasion that would advance on the Zulu capital at Ulundi. Each prong or column was strong enough to engage and defeat the Zulu army if it ever stood to fight.

#3

The Chelmsford Column was a coastal column that was sent to occupy the Zulu mission station at Eshowe before the Zulus destroyed the buildings. From Eshowe, the column was to advance on the Zulu capital, Ulundi.

#4

The Chelmsford Column was ordered to form a portion of No. 1 Column, but to act separately, reporting to Colonel Pearson. They were to remain on the middle Tugela frontier until an advance was ordered and Colonel Pearson had reached Eshowe.

#5

On the 13th January, Durnford received a report from Bishop Schroeder that the Zulus were massing near Middle Drift before invading Natal. This communication seemed to make sense, as it was the very circumstance that Durnford had been ordered to prevent.

#6

The backbone of the Centre Column consisted of the two regular battalions of the 24th (2nd Warwickshire) Regiment. They were tough and battle-hardened after four years of active campaigning against the Zulus.

#7

The 2nd Battalion was ordered to Pietermaritzburg in 1878, where they were to be stationed for the protection of the Natal Railway. They were not long in following the 1st Battalion, which had been back at King William’s Town about a month when the Zulu attack at Isandlwana occurred.

#8

Chelmsford appointed Brevet Colonel Sir Evelyn Wood VC as Column Commander for the advance across the difficult northern area of Zululand and home to the most aggressive Zulu group, the abaQulusi.

#9

The Zulus were prepared for the speed of Wood’s advance, and had moved their herds to safety by the 11th January. Wood was orally instructed to occupy himself with the tribes to his front and left flank, but he left the area completely exposed.

#10

The British invasion of Zululand was led by General Lord Chelmsford. His main force consisted of four columns, each consisting of nearly 6,000 professional soldiers. They were supported by a large force of irregular troops led by white officers and NCOs who had no military training or command of the English language.

#11

The Zulu tactic for engaging the British was proven, efficient, simple, and understood by every warrior. The Zulus historically favored a dawn attack, but were prepared to fight at any time.
Insights from Chapter 2