At Rorke's Drift, a British supply post in Natal, South Africa, a heroic defense unfolded when a small contingent of around 150 British soldiers, led by Lieutenant John Chard and Lieutenant Gonville Bromhead, faced a large Zulu force following their overwhelming victory at Isandlwana. The battle took place over the course of the night from January 22 to January 23, 1879. Although heavily outnumbered, the British troops fortified their position behind barricades of mealie bags and boxes, using their superior firepower to repel multiple Zulu assaults. The battle evolved into a fierce struggle for survival amidst close-quarter combat, with both sides displaying remarkable bravery and determination.The Zulu warriors launched wave after wave of attacks, seeking to breach the defenses of the British garrison. The determined troops, however, made strategic use of their rifles and defended their position resolutely. The defense was marked by notable acts of valor, including the distinguished bravery of soldiers like Private William Allen and Corporal William Jones. By dawn, the Zulu forces began to withdraw, leading to a British victory that solidified their standing in the conflict. The defense at Rorke's Drift became a celebrated British success, contrasting sharply with the earlier defeat at Isandlwana.