TV Series
Ended
The Zulu Wars
“"It's like a spear thrust into the belly of our nation" - King Cetshwayo on the British invasion”
7.0/10
2002
1 Season
3 Episodes
Documentary
War & 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.
Select Season
1 Season • 3 Episodes Total
Season 1
3 Episodes • Aired January 2002
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.
Episodes
3
First Aired
Jan 2002
