Product Description

Fix bayonets and die like British soldiers do! ORDER TO BRITISH TROOPS. An authoritative account of the Zulu War of 1879. The Redcoat campaign in Zululand in 1879 holds a special place in the pantheon of military history. Its two most famous battles - the dreadful slaughter at Isandlwana and the heroic defence of Rorke¹s Drift still hold an enduring fascination. These epic encounters are laced with tales of courage and valour on both sides. The incredible determination of the Zulu warriors and the sheer professionalism and bravery of the British soldiers ensures that the Zulu Wars maintain their place in the popular imagination. Featuring footage from the movie Zulu Dawn this video is a spectacular true record of the war against the Zulus. Exciting specially filmed reconstructions and re-enactments, plus dramatised eye-witness accounts combine with the very latest 3D mapping techniques and superb period imagery to tell the epic story of the momentous chapter in military history. Narrated by Robert Powell. Featuring expert comment and analysis by Dr David Chandler, the world s foremost military historian and former head of War Studies at Sandhurst.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #22591 in DVD
• Released on: 2004-08-16
• Rating: Exempt
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Format: PAL
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 55 minutes

Synopsis
A dissection of the British army's campaign in Zululand with dramatised 'eye-witness' reports, battle reconstructions, 3D computer mapping and footage from the celebrated feature film 'Zulu Dawn' all demonstrating the bravery and discipline of the Redcoats as well as the tenacity and resilience of the Zulus.

Customer Reviews

Go beyond the Zulu films
An excellent DVD by The History Zone and Narrated by Robert Powell but also included in the DVD are the Documentary, Scene Selection, Test Your Knowledge and Picture Gallery.
The Documentary gives clear knowledge with the background information, the ultimatum of the British and invasion of Zululand, the British Army including details like the weapons and uniforms, Major John Dartnell, the battle of Isandlwana-it's victory and Rorke's Drift.

It uses actors to speak the real words used in diary's and letters of the times and re-enactments / reconstruction footage and from both Zulu and Zulu Dawn films. It also includes maps and drawings with some nice photos as well. The computer maps give good detail and the interviews with the specialist to make it a very well put authoritative account of the war.

A must have DVD.
This Blu ray version is so good, the detail is excellent. We have both versions and the HD one is breathtaking quality.