Zulu (1964) and the REAL Battle of Rorke’s Drift

British Culture: Albion Never Dies

Thank you very much to the chaps in the Facebook Group, 'The Gentlemen's Society for the Appreciation of the British Empire' who provided so many great insights into the REAL Battle of Rorke's Drift, portrayed in the 1964 movie. There were over 300 comments, and I draw from as many as I am able to, as well as the following books:

• 'Rorke's Drift' by Adrian Greaves
• 'The Rise and Fall of the British Empire' by Lawrence James
• 'Pax Britannica' by James/Jan Morris

and also a special shout-out to two authors who reached out to me:

• Neil Thornton (Rorke's Drift: A New Perspective)
• Kevin Brazier (Victoria Crosses of the Zulu and Boer Wars)

Both informed this podcast.
I asked on my Instagram (@FlemingNeverDies) whether you've seen the movie 'Zulu' and 37% of people said 'no'. So, I don't delve too deep into the movie, you can listen to this then watch the film happily for the first time, or vice versa. Either way, I hope you enjoy it as much as I, and many others, do.
My ‘Recommended Rabbit Hole’: Frank Bourne (the youngest Colour Sergeant at the time of the Battle of Rorke's Drift). Just start with Google, see where it takes you, and let me know if you found it as fascinating as I do.

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