Rorke's Drift and Isandlwana 1879
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Rorke's Drift and Isandlwana 1879 by Chris Peers
Rorke's Drift in 1879 is undoubtedly the most famous of Britain's imperial battles. With South Africa becoming a more popular tourist destination, never has there been a better time to visit this iconic battlefield and trace the steps of the red-coated heroes who fought against overwhelming odds, winning 11 Victoria Crosses. This richly illustrated book features the most thorough and recent examination of the battlefield, showing exactly what happened where and what can still be seen.Chris Peers is the author of several books on African colonial warfare including The African Wars: Warriors and Soldiers of the Colonial Campaigns, Osprey’s Warrior Peoples of East Africa and Death in the Dark Continent: Wargame Rules for Sub-Saharan Africa 1870–1899. He has an MA in History from Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and has travelled extensively in Africa.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780750967303 |
| ISBN 10 | 0750967307 |
| Title | Rorke's Drift and Isandlwana 1879 |
| Author | Chris Peers |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The History Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2017-03-02 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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