On 22 January 1879 a 20,000-strong Zulu army decimated the British camp at Isandlwana. On the back of this victory 3,000-4,000 Zulu warriors swept towards the garrison of Rorke's Drift, expecting to annihilate the 140-strong British and colonial force there. However, the small but stalwart group of brave British soldiers withstood this overwhelming forces and ultimately repelled them in a stunning British victory. Eleven Victoria Crosses were awarded for this extraordinary feat.

Historical Background -- The Armies -- The Days Before Battle -- The Battlefield: What Actually Happened? -- After the Battle -- The Legacy -- Orders of Battle -- Further Reading -- Index.