The Zulu Wars
"It's like a spear thrust into the belly of our nation" - King Cetshwayo on the British invasion
Documentary
War & Politics
Rating
7.0/10
First Air Date
January 1, 2002
Episode Runtime
N/A
Status
Ended
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.
Seasons
Season 1
3 episodes
Cast
Graham McTavish
Narrator
