The Battle of Rourke’s Drift | Zulus Vs British | Total War Cinematic Battle March 3, 2024 Unipro2013main Anglo-Zulu War, Historical, History </p> <h2>The Battle of Rorke’s Drift </h2> <p> The Battle of Rorke’s Drift, also known as the Defence of Rorke’s Drift, was an engagement in the Anglo-Zulu War. The successful British defence of the mission station of Rorke’s Drift, under the command of Lieutenants John Chard of the Royal Engineers and Gonville Bromhead, of the 24th Regiment of Foot began when a large contingent of Zulu warriors broke off from the main force during the final hour of the British defeat at the day-long Battle of Isandlwana on 22 January 1879, diverting 6 miles (9.7 km) to attack Rorke’s Drift later that day and continuing into the following day.</p> <p>Just over 150 British and colonial troops defended the station against attacks by 3,000 to 4,000 Zulu warriors. The massive but piecemeal attacks by the Zulu on Rorke’s Drift came very close to overwhelming the much smaller garrison, but were consistently repelled. Eleven Victoria Crosses were awarded to individual defenders, along with a number of other decorations and honours.</p> <p>Source – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Rorke%27s_Drift</p> <p>00:00 Introduction<br /> 00:26 Chelmsford’s Column Arrives<br /> 00:49 Chelmsford leaves for Isandlwana<br /> 01:33 Durnford Arrives<br /> 01:58 Durnford and Chard ordered to Isandlwana<br /> 02:42 Chard is left in command<br /> 02:55 News of Isandlwana<br /> 03:37 British set up defences<br /> 04:16 Henderson and his men arrive<br /> 05:02 The Zulu Force<br /> 05:46 Henderson engages the Zulu force<br /> 07:01 The British prepare for battle<br /> 07:47 The Battle begins<br /> 09:08 The Zulus withdraw<br /> 09:27 The British reposition<br /> 09:56 Zulus attack at night<br /> 12:03 Outro<br /> Credit to : Historical Total War Battles</p> <p> Please support our Sponsors here :
