Events tagged with "rorke's drift"

Historical Events tagged with "rorke's drift"

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Military & Warfare

British Victory at Rorke's Drift

January 22nd, 1879 146 years ago

Rorke's Drift was the site of a notable defense by British troops against Zulu warriors, occurring just after the Battle of Isandlwana. The British garrison, numbering around 150, was tasked with defending a supply station. They faced an overwhelming force of approximately 4,000 Zulu warriors. Through resilience and strategic defense, the British managed to repel the Zulu attacks, resulting in a significant military achievement that was celebrated back in Britain.