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How Can Man Die Better - The Secrets of Isandlwana Revealed (Paperback)
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How Can Man Die Better - The Secrets of Isandlwana Revealed (Paperback)
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Wednesday 22 January 1879 was one of the most dramatic days in the
long and distinguished history of the British Army. At noon a
massive Zulu host attacked the 24th Regiment in its encampment at
the foot of the mountain of Isandlwana, a distinctive feature that
bore an eerie resemblance to the Sphinx badge of the outnumbered
redcoats. Disaster ensued. Later that afternoon the victorious
Zulus would strike the tiny British garrison at Rorke's Drift. How
Can Man Die Better is a unique analysis of Isandlwana - of the
weapons, tactics, ground, and the intriguing characters who made
the key military decisions. Because the fatal loss was so high on
the British side there is still much that is unknown about the
battle. This is a work of unparalleled depth, which eschews the
commonly held perception that the British collapse was sudden and
that the 24th Regiment was quickly overwhelmed. Rather, there was a
protracted and heroic defence against a determined and equally
heroic foe. The author reconstructs the final phase of the battle
in a way that has never been attempted before. It was to become the
stuff of legend, which brings to life so vividly the fear and smell
the blood.
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