That all changed at the next battle at Rorke's Drift, a handful of British
soldiers used their heads instead of regulations to fight off thousands of
Zulu's.
LR content: I think you need a LR to get there now. Although I did go
there in a school bus once.
Michael Hatton
On Fri, 15 Jun 2001, Easton Trevor A wrote:
> Caught a portion of History Channel this morning which featured the Zulu
> wars. The Martini-Henry Rifle was used there and the rate of fire initially
> was such that many soldiers were firing at arms length because of bruised
> shoulders and hands were burnt by hot barrels. This resulted in poor
> accuracy and the problem was aggravated by the slow delivery of ammunition
> due to secure ammunition boxes and quartermasters regulations.
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> The other (possible) South African connection is that a Commandant
> Lonsdale was sole survivor of Isandlwana. I guess he had a fast
> horse
> and was sent for re-inforcements! Probably could have used a V8 90..
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> Paul Lonsdale
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> Quartermaster---- Would you like a Martini Henry?
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> Commandant Henry Lonsdale---No thanks, I'd prefer a White Horse
>
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