Rorke's Drift and Isandlwana: 22nd January 1897: Minute by Minute

This vivid military history explores two pivotal battles in the 19th century war between the British Empire and the Zulu Kingdom.

The battle of Isandlwana on January, 22nd, 1879 was one of the most dramatic episodes in military history. In the morning, 20,000 Zulus overwhelmed the British invading force in one of the greatest disasters ever to befall a British army.

Later the same day, a Zulu force of around 3,000 warriors turned their attention to a small outpost at Rorke's Drift defende...