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The Zulu Wars

"It's like a spear thrust into the belly of our nation" - King Cetshwayo on the British invasion

★ 7.0 (1 votes) | 2002
DocumentaryWar & Politics
Overview

This series explores the facts and investigates the truth behind the British Redcoat Army's campaign in Zululand during 1879. The war was started by a country at the height of it's imperial powers and prosecuted by an army charged with the responsibility of implementing a policy known as Confederation - a proposal to unite various black and white factions in South Africa under British authority. Interviews, on-location footage and new geological surveys all help to reconstruct the conflicts and give insight into the tactics used in these epic battles.

Details
  • Status Ended
  • First Air Date January 1, 2002
  • Last Air Date January 1, 2002
  • Seasons 1
  • Episodes 3
  • Networks UKTV History

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Season 1

3 episodes • 2002

This series explores the facts and investigates the truth behind the British Redcoat Army's campaign in Zululand during 1879. The war was started by a country at the height of it's imperial powers and prosecuted by an army charged with the responsibility of implementing a policy known as Confederation - a proposal to unite various black and white factions in South Africa under British authority. Interviews, on-location footage and new geological surveys all help to reconstruct the conflicts and give insight into the tactics used in these epic battles.

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