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Zulu 1816-1906
64 page book.

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Manufacturer: Osprey Books
Stock Number: OSP WAR14
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Author: Ian Knight
Illustrator: Angus McBride

About this book
Zulu military organization was extremely sophisticated. Warriors were organized into regiments with some form of basic uniform and shields were state-manufactured and owned. Yet, in spite of this sophistication, much of the Zulu's military outlook was extremely primitive: firearms were ill understood, and between 1816 and 1906 the Zulu's maintained their primary reliance on hand-to-hand fighting. In this book Ian Knight investigates Zulu weaponry in detail, and also their society, beliefs and rituals, particularly with regard to ceremonies conducted before and after battles. Tactics, costume and customs are also carefully examined, making this a thorough account of the Zulu warrior.

Contents
  • Historical Background
  • Chronology
  • Recruitment
  • The Amakhanda
  • Joining a Regiment
  • Conditions of Service
  • Marriage
  • Organisation
  • Uniform
  • Shields
  • Weapons
  • Firearms
  • On Campaign
  • Experience of Battle
  • Medical Care
  • After the Campaign
  • Disaster and Defeat
  • Places to Visit
Paperback; November 1995; 64 pages; ISBN: 9781855324749







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