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A Handful of Heroes, Rorke's Drift: Facts, Myths and Legends

Katie Stossel

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Description:A compelling account of the courageous standoff between 150 British troops and more than 3,000 Zulu warriors during the Anglo-Zulu War.Thanks to newly discovered letters and documents, A Handful of Heroes, Rorke's Drift updates the history of the Defense of Rorke's Drift, which will forever be one of the most celebrated British feats of arms. Remarkably after such prolonged historical scrutiny, the author's research proves that there is yet more to discover about this famous incident of the Zulu War in 1879, and her superbly researched book reveals a number of myths that have distorted what happened during the gallant defense of the small Mission Station.This fascinating and highly readable account goes on to examine in detail the famous Chard Report, which has long been relied on by historians and authors. Doubts emerge as to its accuracy, and evidence is provided which suggests the report's author was coerced by a senior officer in order to protect the latter's reputation. Likewise the letters of August Hammar, a young Swedish visitor to the Mission, put Reverend Otto Witt's false account into perspective.These and other revelations make A Handful of Heroes, Rorke's Drift a fresh and important addition to the bibliography of this legendary Zulu War engagement."Though the book reviewed here should not be your first dip into the history of the Zulu War, it is an essential one. It provides readers with a wider understanding of the events and their aftermath . . . The author does the job here with style and grace." --War History OnlineWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with A Handful of Heroes, Rorke's Drift: Facts, Myths and Legends. To get started finding A Handful of Heroes, Rorke's Drift: Facts, Myths and Legends, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 224

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Pen & Sword Military

Release: 2015

ISBN: 1473864119

Description: A compelling account of the courageous standoff between 150 British troops and more than 3,000 Zulu warriors during the Anglo-Zulu War.Thanks to newly discovered letters and documents, A Handful of Heroes, Rorke's Drift updates the history of the Defense of Rorke's Drift, which will forever be one of the most celebrated British feats of arms. Remarkably after such prolonged historical scrutiny, the author's research proves that there is yet more to discover about this famous incident of the Zulu War in 1879, and her superbly researched book reveals a number of myths that have distorted what happened during the gallant defense of the small Mission Station.This fascinating and highly readable account goes on to examine in detail the famous Chard Report, which has long been relied on by historians and authors. Doubts emerge as to its accuracy, and evidence is provided which suggests the report's author was coerced by a senior officer in order to protect the latter's reputation. Likewise the letters of August Hammar, a young Swedish visitor to the Mission, put Reverend Otto Witt's false account into perspective.These and other revelations make A Handful of Heroes, Rorke's Drift a fresh and important addition to the bibliography of this legendary Zulu War engagement."Though the book reviewed here should not be your first dip into the history of the Zulu War, it is an essential one. It provides readers with a wider understanding of the events and their aftermath . . . The author does the job here with style and grace." --War History OnlineWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with A Handful of Heroes, Rorke's Drift: Facts, Myths and Legends. To get started finding A Handful of Heroes, Rorke's Drift: Facts, Myths and Legends, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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