A Few Minutes of History

The Battle of Rorkes Drift


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January 1879, the British launch an attack on Zululand, aiming to defeat the Zulu army and claim their lands.

However, the British suffered a huge defeat at Isandlwana, and now 4000 Zulu's are making their way to the mission station at Rorkes Drift to destroy the small British Garrison stationed inside. 

Todays episode discusses that battle!

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A Few Minutes of HistoryBy Jake Corfield