Witnesses at Isandlwana: 22 January 1879
About this ebook
British soldiers, those from the colonial forces, civilians, and those Zulu warriors who attacked the camp, all left detailed descriptions of the battle. By bringing these sources together, this book–the largest collection of primary accounts ever gathered on the battle – allows the reader to view all sources under one roof, providing a better understanding of the battle, how it played out, and what those involved witnessed on that monumental day in both British and Zulu history.
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About the author
Neil Thornton has produced articles on a diverse range of military history and through his extensive research has contributed to an array of military publications. He is an experienced speaker and regularly provides talks and workshops for schools, historical groups and the armed forces. The author also involves himself in a variety of military projects. His first book for Fonthill Media was the critically acclaimed Rorke’s Drift: A New Perspective (2016).
Michael Denigan is an infantry officer in the California Army National Guard and a full-time Law Enforcement Officer in Southern California. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Point Loma Nazarene University and currently resides in San Diego. Denigan is an ardent military history aficionado, focusing on the British Army and Navy during the Colonial and Victorian eras as well as the United States Army on the Western Frontier.
