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Zulu war. At Bay. The Battle of Isandula (Isandhlwana), Janua
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Zulu war. At Bay. The Battle of Isandula (Isandhlwana), Janua
The last order we heard given was Fix bayonets, men, and die like English soldiers do, and so they did. Extract from a letter from a survivor. Depiction of the carnage at the Battle of Isandhlwana, the great Zulu victory of the war against the British
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1879 Bayonets Carnage Depiction Extract Heard Isandhlwana Letter Order Survivor Victory Zulu Isandula
EDITORS COMMENTS
The Battle of Isandhlwana, fought on January 22, 1879, is a pivotal moment in the history of the Zulu War between the British and the Zulu Kingdom. This haunting image depicts the aftermath of the battle, known as the site of the "Bay of Isandhlwana." The extract from a survivor's letter, "The last order we heard given was 'Fix bayonets, men, and die like English soldiers do,' and so they did," encapsulates the tragic fate of the British soldiers. In the foreground, the lifeless bodies of British soldiers lie scattered, their uniforms a testament to the carnage that unfolded. The Zulu warriors, victorious but not unscathed, are shown in the background, their spears raised in triumph. The image is a poignant reminder of the brutal reality of war and the high cost of conflict. The Battle of Isandhlwana was a turning point in the Zulu War, with the British suffering a devastating defeat. The Zulu army, led by King Cetewayo, outmaneuvered and outfought the British forces, resulting in the largest single-day loss of life for the British Army up until that point. The defeat led to a reevaluation of British military strategy and ultimately to the eventual victory of the British in the war. This depiction of the Battle of Isandhlwana is a powerful reminder of the human cost of conflict and the importance of understanding the complexities of history. The image, extracted from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a valuable historical record of a significant moment in the annals of war and the history of the Zulu Kingdom.
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