Documentary - 55 mins
Audience - General
Classification - Exempt
Region - 0
Format - PAL
Language - English

Product weight 120g

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The story of the extraordinary events of January 22nd 1879 has never lost any of its fascination. The defence of Rorke's Drift by a handful of British redcoat soldiers provides history with a tale of incredible courage and valour, qualities displayed by the brave men of both sides who fought to the death on that momentous day. While Britain cheered its heroes, she also plotted a merciless revenge on the Zulu nation.

Featuring extensive re-enactment action footage and dramatised "eye-witness" accounts of the battle, this DVD tells the story of the British soldiers who successfully defended Rorke's Drift against more than 4000 Zulu warriors. It also includes period images and photographs, computer graphics and expert comment from Ian Knight, one of the world's leading authorities on the Zulu Wars. Narrated by Hu Pryce

(from the back cover)

Scene Selections

Introduction 
Declaring War
Rorke's Drift
Time Runs Out
Devastation at Islandlwana
Defending Rorke's Drift
Hook The Hero
View at First Light
The Famous Victory
The Royal Commendation

Special Features

Test Your Knowledge
Picture Gallery
Interactive Menus
Excerpts from other titles in the series

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