Rorke’s drift

[EL APACHE TEVEZ]

140 years ago today,one of the greatest battles in the history of the British army took place against the zulu warriors at rorke’s drift.

 

[DrBlueBob]

140 years ago today,one of the greatest battles in the history of the British army took place against the zulu warriors at rorke’s drift.

Faasands of 'em.

 

[Henkeman]

But an entirely unnecessary war against allies provoked by an adventurer who wanted to make a name for himself. When Parliament learned what had happened, they censured him and finished his career.

Rorke's Drift was a magnificent defence. The Anglo-Zulu war was a disgrace even to imperialists.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Great film.

 

[EL APACHE TEVEZ]

But an entirely unnecessary war against allies provoked by an adventurer who wanted to make a name for himself. When Parliament learned what had happened, they censured him and finished his career.

Rorke's Drift was a magnificent defence. The Anglo-Zulu war was a disgrace even to imperialists.

Is that you Jeremy??

 

[dickie davies]

The army doesn’t like more than one disaster in a day.
Looks bad in the newspapers and upsets civilians at their breakfast.

 

[SWP's back]

Warriors all round.

 

[Ancient Citizen]

But an entirely unnecessary war against allies provoked by an adventurer who wanted to make a name for himself. When Parliament learned what had happened, they censured him and finished his career.

Rorke's Drift was a magnificent defence. The Anglo-Zulu war was a disgrace even to imperialists.

You're correct with this, the war was indeed provoked, so I suppose censure is justified.
However, the Zulus were formed into Africa's most devastating military force by Chaka, they're sole
intent was total subjugation of neighbouring Bantu tribes, and any other peoples by use of their ruthlessly
efficient army, which is about as imperialistic as you can get.

 

[Henkeman]

You're correct with this, the war was indeed provoked, so I suppose censure is justified.
However, the Zulus were formed into Africa's most devastating military force by Chaka, they're sole
intent was total subjugation of neighbouring Bantu tribes, and any other peoples by use of their ruthlessly
efficient army, which is about as imperialistic as you can get.

Totally concur about that.

 

[blueinsa]

Great film.

My late Dads favourite.

I gave it a watch at xmas in honour ;-)