Lancers returning from burning kraals, Zulu War, 1879
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Lancers returning from burning kraals, Zulu War, 1879
Engraving showing British cavalry returning from burning Zulu homes, 1879. This arson was designed to prevent the Zulu from hiding their leaders, who were fugitive from the British
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1879 Arson Burning Cavalry Fugitive Hiding Homes Lancers Leaders Prevent Returning Zulu Designed Kraals
EDITORS COMMENTS
This engraving, titled 'The Return of the Lancers from Burning Kraals,' depicts a pivotal moment during the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879. The British Cavalry, led by the Lancers, are shown returning from a mission to burn down Zulu homes and kraals. The strategic arson was a tactic employed by the British military to prevent the Zulu people from hiding their leaders, who were fugitives from the ongoing conflict. The image, published in 1879 by Illustrated London News, captures the intensity and chaos of the scene. Smoke rises from the burning kraals in the background, while the Lancers, dressed in their distinctive uniforms, gallop towards the viewer. Their faces are etched with determination and focus, their horses' manes and tails streaming behind them. This historical engraving offers a glimpse into the brutal realities of warfare during this period. The burning of kraals was a common tactic used by the British to disrupt the Zulu way of life and weaken their resistance. It was a devastating blow to the Zulu people, who saw their homes and livelihoods destroyed. The image is a poignant reminder of the destructive impact of war and the human cost it entails. It also highlights the complexities of colonialism and the ways in which it disrupted traditional societies and cultures. Today, it stands as an important historical document, shedding light on a significant moment in the Anglo-Zulu War and the broader history of colonialism in Africa.
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