Isandlwana Collection

The Zulu war. Lord Chelmsfords retreat from Isandhlwana the
Lord Chelmsford surveying the damage after the Battle of Isandlwana. The battlefield strewn with corpses is in the foreground, Isandhlawana Hill is in the distance, as are the Zulu impi (warriors)

Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill try to escape with the Queen's Colours during the Battle of Isandlwana
3062116 Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill try to escape with the Queen's Colours during the Battle of Isandlwana, South Africa, 22 January 1879

White stone cairns and memorials to British soldiers at Isandlwana, Thukela, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

"And the flag the died to save"
908657 " And the flag the died to save" by Rainey, William (1852-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Poetry of the Empire published by TC & EC Jack circa 1910); English

Isandhlwana, Natal, South Africa
Isandhlwana (Isandlwana), Natal, South Africa, site of a battle on 22 January 1879 during the Anglo-Zulu War. Date: circa 1905

British Soldiers Fleeing And Being Pursued By Zulu Warriors After The Battle Of Isandlwana, Kwazulu-Natal Province, South Africa

Lord Chelmsfords Column Arrives At Isandlwana, Kwazulu-Natal Province, South Africa. From Afrika, Dets Opdagelse, Erobring Og Kolonisation, Published In Copenhagen, 1901

Lieutenants Melvill And Coghill, 24Th Regiment, Dying To Save The Queens Colours At The Battle Of Isandlwana, During The Anglo-Zulu War, 1879

An incident at the Battle of Isandlwana (Isanhlwana). Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill (24th Regiment) dying to save the Queens colours. 22 January, 1879. Zulu War. After painting by CE Fripp

Zulu memorial at Isandlwana, Thukela, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Africa

The Zulu war. Fort Helpmakaar. Field auction of the effects
Isandlwana was the scene of the British armys most humiliating defeat at the hands of the Zulus, slightly assuaged by the successful defence of Rorkes Drift later the same day, January 22nd 1879

Lord Chelmsfords camp at St Paul s; Zulu War, 1879
Lord Chelmsford was the head of the British forces in South Africa, whose blunders lead to the defeat at Isandlwana

The Zulu war. Sketch of the positions of the forces engaged
Sketch showing the border between Zululand and Natal, where the Battle of Isandlwana took place

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Isandlwana, a place etched in history as the site of one of the most devastating battles of the Zulu War. Lord Chelmsford's retreat from Isandhlwana marked a turning point in this conflict that unfolded on the plains of Natal, South Africa. The recovery of the Colours of the 24th Regiment in the Buffalo River symbolized resilience amidst tragedy. Today, Isandlwana stands adorned with white stone cairns and memorials, paying tribute to those brave British soldiers who fought valiantly but fell victim to overwhelming Zulu warriors. These solemn monuments serve as reminders of their sacrifice and courage. "And the flag they died to save" echoes through time, resonating with Lieutenant Melvill and Coghill's heroic act at Isandlwana. Their unwavering dedication to protecting Queen's Colours during this battle is immortalized in history books and our collective memory. The images captured depict scenes both haunting and awe-inspiring: British soldiers fleeing from relentless pursuit by Zulu warriors after the Battle of Isandlwana; Lord Chelmsford's column arriving at this fateful location; Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill fighting until their last breath. An incident forever etched into our consciousness - an indomitable spirit displayed amidst adversity. Isanhlwana serves as a testament to bravery, sacrifice, and remembrance for all those touched by its tragic past.