
Zulu
They held out against a siege like the Alamo until they were overpowered, losing the battle but going down in history as heroes. 150 soldiers defended a supply station against some 4000 Zulus, aided by the Martini-Henry rifle "with some guts behind it". After a century, only 1344 Victoria Crosses have been awarded for gallantry and great courage beyond that expected of a British soldier in battle. On January 22nd and 23rd, 1879, the defenders of the mission post at Rorke's Drift, Natal, won 11.
Released: 1964-01-22