[Polynikes]

Great movie. Ironically the real Lt Chard and Bromhead were regarded as being dull,unimaginative and generally not considered to be very good material by their superiors. The initiative for choosing to fortify the mission station at Rorkes Drift is considered to be Commissary Daltons idea. The battle is more of a testament to the toughness and fire discipline of the men of the 24th Foot Co B. For a good read check out “The Washing of the Spears” When the British picked a fight with the Zulus they severely underestimated their opponent

[y6162]