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Zulu War Rorkes Drift
RORKEs DRIFT Soldiers and natives fighting
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1879 Burning Drift Natives Rorkes Spears Zulu
14"x11" Photo Print
Experience the historic intensity of the Zulu War with our stunning photographic print from Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating image, titled "Rorkes Drift: Soldiers and natives fighting," transports you back in time to the pivotal battle of Rorkes Drift in 1879. Witness the raw emotion and determination as British soldiers engage in fierce combat with the Zulu army. Our high-quality Media Storehouse prints are perfect for enhancing your home or office decor, and make for a thought-provoking conversation starter. Bring a piece of history into your space, order now.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the intensity and chaos of the Battle of Rorke's Drift during the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879. The image portrays a pivotal moment in the 12-hour long engagement, which took place on January 22, 1879, at the mission station and military outpost of Rorke's Drift in present-day KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. In the foreground, British soldiers, armed with rifles and bayonets, fiercely defend their position against the relentless Zulu impis, who charge at them with their sharp assegai spears. The smoke from gunpowder and burning huts fills the air, adding to the sense of danger and uncertainty. The determination and courage of the outnumbered British soldiers, who held off the Zulu army, is evident in their focused expressions and resolute postures. The Battle of Rorke's Drift is considered one of the most significant engagements of the Anglo-Zulu War, which lasted from January to March 1879. The conflict arose from the expansionist ambitions of the British Empire, which sought to extend its control over the Zulu Kingdom. The war resulted in a decisive victory for the British, but it came at a high cost, with over 1,000 British and colonial troops and civilians killed or wounded, and an estimated 1,500 to 3,000 Zulu warriors losing their lives. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the brutal and transformative nature of war, and the sacrifices made by soldiers and civilians during times of conflict. It also underscores the complex and often fraught history of colonialism and its impact on the peoples of Africa.
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