Isandlwana 1879: The great Zulu victory (Campaign, 111)

Great detail on the Battle at Isandlwana in 1879 between the British forces and Zulu impis. Excellent pictures and very good perspective for both sides.

I have been very pleased with and impressed with the quality of Osprey publications. The Campaign series are focused on military campaigns from ancient times through the current era. I have found the books in the Osprey Campaign series to be a great source and frequently the only source for well-researched information on military campaigns especially in the ancient campaigns through early 20th century campaigns.

good

quick and accurate, very well written

ANOTHER OSPREY TRIUMPH. THIS SERIES OF BOOKS IS ALWAYS A RELIABLE SOURCE OF HISTORICAL DETAIL. THE USUAL CLEAR EXPLICATION OF EVENTS.

Thank you.

Great

This is a clearly written account of the start of the 1879 Zulu War leading up to the battle of Isandlwana. Events described include the initial invasion of Zulu empire, subsequent British reconnaissance efforts, and the battle of Isandlwana itself. The greatest strength of the book is the authors ability to provide a balanced, unbiased account of the campaign. This is particularly welcome as other accounts have tended to portray the Zulus as a faceless mass instead of a well-organized army. In this case the strategies, tactics, and intention of both sides are well explained and provide readers with a clear understanding of this interesting campaign. As always with Osprey books, numerous illustrations, 2D, and 3D maps are included. The illustrations in this book are especially engaging due to colorful British uniforms and the Zulu exotic battle gear. The most interesting one (and the cover of the hardback Praeger edition) depicts a last stand by a small knot of British infantry and members of the Natal Native Contingent.One minor drawback to the book is the lack of detail about the aftermath of the battle; this is not necessarily the authors fault as Osprey has very tight page limitations which forces authors to make tough choices about what to emphasize. However, the battlefield lay virtually untouched for months after the fight with only occasional visits by foraging and burial parties. More in-depth accounts of these forays would have flesh out the text.This book along with Rorke's Drift 1879, also by Ian Knight and also part of the Osprey Campaign Series, would make an excellent gift for someone interested in African or Imperial British history.

Superbly comprehensive book with lovely illustrations & pictures. Ideal reading material for GCSE History courses. This is one of a series of books in this range & I'd thoroughly recommend them.

Great book, clearly written.

Good fact. Good read.

brilliant book

Good summary of a rather complex event. Illustrations particularly good.