Battle of Rorke's Drift: How 150 English Troops Fought 4,000 Zulu | History of Warfare

The Battle of Rorke's Drift was one of the main engagements in Britain's controversial war against the Zulu. Here 150 soldiers managed to fend off 4,000 Zulu warriors, allowing Britain to distract its citizens from disastrous encounters such as the Battle of Isandlwana. Discover how this small...

57 min - History - Timeline - World History Documentaries

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