This from the late David Rattay about the Battle Of Isandlwana.

Chelmsfordthescapegoat at 23h26
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2011
This from the late David Rattay about the Battle Of Isandlwana.

I think David summed it up very well. (No argument from me) Anyone disagree.

"Credit where credit is due, said Rattray: "For too long we've been painting this battle as a British blunder. It was a great British disaster certainly, but more than that, it was a Zulu victory. And all credit to the great Zulu commander for that. It was his day. His warriors performed beautifully. His command was ab

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