Mention of the Zulu War of 1879 inevitably conjures up images of the redcoats at Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift; it is often forgotten that the limited number of Imperial troops available led to the raising of several thousand local troops from Natal, Cape Colony and beyond. Typified by hard-riding white frontiersmen and lightly armed African infantry, these units made up for the British Army's severe shortage of cavalry scouts and local knowledge. Ian Castle's concise study of their organisation, uniforms, weapons, and campaign service covers a far wider range of units than ever previously published; it is illustrated with rare photographs and vivid colour plates.
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Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.
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Ian Castle is a founder member of the Napoleonic Association, and is still very involved in their activities both in Britain and mainland Europe. Ian began writing over ten years ago and besides having numerous articles published in military magazines and journals, he has written or co-written eight books, four of them for the Osprey Campaign series.
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This book is very informative about the units from this era. I was very impressed with the uniform and insignia detail. It is well written and illistrated. I recommend it, as it is worth every cent.
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"THE URGENT NEED FOR MANPOWER to boost the limited number of Imperial troops available for a war in Zululand in 1879 led to a proliferation of colonial units serving with the British Army, the majority created specifically for this war." Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
double drop loops, trousers bore, native contingent, patrol jacket, helmet badge, pointed cuffs, white metal buttons, shoulder cords, brow band, trefoil knot, volunteer corps, outside seam, black braid, forage cap, white helmet, second invasion Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Zulu War, Border Guard, Natal Carbineers, Lord Chelmsford, Natal Native Contingent, Frontier Light Horse, Natal Hussars, Baker's Horse, Transvaal Rangers, Wood's Irregulars, Cape Colony, Natal Horse, South Africa, Natal Light Horse, Natal Volunteers, Ninth Cape Frontier War, Rorke's Drift, Stanger Mounted Rifles, Fort Pine, Kaffrarian Riflemen, Natal Mounted Police, Shepstone's Horse, Carbutt's Border Rangers, Foreign Service, Fort Evelyn New!
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"THE URGENT NEED FOR MANPOWER to boost the limited number of Imperial troops available for a war in Zululand in 1879 led to a proliferation of colonial units serving with the British Army, the majority created specifically for this war." Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
double drop loops, trousers bore, native contingent, patrol jacket, helmet badge, pointed cuffs, white metal buttons, shoulder cords, brow band, trefoil knot, volunteer corps, outside seam, black braid, forage cap, white helmet, second invasion Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Zulu War, Border Guard, Natal Carbineers, Lord Chelmsford, Natal Native Contingent, Frontier Light Horse, Natal Hussars, Baker's Horse, Transvaal Rangers, Wood's Irregulars, Cape Colony, Natal Horse, South Africa, Natal Light Horse, Natal Volunteers, Ninth Cape Frontier War, Rorke's Drift, Stanger Mounted Rifles, Fort Pine, Kaffrarian Riflemen, Natal Mounted Police, Shepstone's Horse, Carbutt's Border Rangers, Foreign Service, Fort Evelyn New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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