Zulu War VCs: Victoria Crosses of the Anglo-Zulu War 1879

The Anglo—Zulu War lasted only six months in 1879, but in that relatively short time twenty—three men were awarded the Victoria Cross for gallantry under most trying and dangerous circumstances. Zulu warriors gave no mercy and expected none in return, yet half of the awards were given to men who went back into the midst of fierce fighting to rescue stranded comrades, well—aware that they risked suffering a particularly brutal death.

Two men received posthumous awards for their efforts to sav...