Series

The Zulu Wars

Name: The Zulu Wars
Genre: Documentary, War & Politics
Released: 2002-01-01

2002 · 1 season · Documentary · War & Politics

"It's like a spear thrust into the belly of our nation" - King Cetshwayo on the British invasion

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Overview

This series explores the facts and investigates the truth behind the British Redcoat Army's campaign in Zululand during 1879. The war was started by a country at the height of it's imperial powers and prosecuted by an army charged with the responsibility of implementing a policy known as Confederation - a proposal to unite various black and white factions in South Africa under British authority. Interviews, on-location footage and new geological surveys all help to reconstruct the conflicts and give insight into the tactics used in these epic battles.