Zulu War Collection

The South Wales Borderers at the Defence of Rorkes Drift, South Africa, Zulu War, 1879 (colour litho)
980957 The South Wales Borderers at the Defence of Rorkes Drift, South Africa, Zulu War, 1879 (colour litho) by English School

ZULU WAR, 1879. The defense of Rorkes Drift, South Africa, by British soldiers during the Zulu War. Line engraving, 1879

Lieutenants Melville and Coghill Saving the Colours, Zulu War of 1879, 1881 (chromolitho)
2975402 Lieutenants Melville and Coghill Saving the Colours, Zulu War of 1879, 1881 (chromolitho) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85) (after); National Army Museum

The Zulu War, Retreat of Fugitives from Isanhlwana across the Buffalo River (engraving)
1106749 The Zulu War, Retreat of Fugitives from Isanhlwana across the Buffalo River (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War)

The Zulu War, Fugitives Drift, Buffalo River, with the Stone to which Lieutenant Melvill clung (engraving)
1099744 The Zulu War, Fugitives Drift, Buffalo River, with the Stone to which Lieutenant Melvill clung (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War)

Plan of the Defence of Rorkes Drift (litho)
STC373386 Plan of the Defence of Rorkes Drift (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Rorkes Drift, 22-23 January 1879)

ZULU WAR, 1879. The relief of Rorkes Drift, 23 January 1879. Wood engraving, English, 1879

The Zulu War, Destruction of Dabulamanzis Kraal, 4 April (engraving)
1059036 The Zulu War, Destruction of Dabulamanzis Kraal, 4 April (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War, Destruction of Dabulamanzis Kraal)

The Zulu War, Natal Mounted Police, under Major Dartnell, on their Way to the Front (engraving)
1106531 The Zulu War, Natal Mounted Police, under Major Dartnell, on their Way to the Front (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War)

The Zulu War, the Laager Method of Defence (engraving)
1106750 The Zulu War, the Laager Method of Defence (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War, the Laager Method of Defence)

The Zulu War, the Gallant Defence of Rorkes Drift by Lieutenants Chard and Bromhead and One Hundred
1059015 The Zulu War, the Gallant Defence of Rorkes Drift by Lieutenants Chard and Bromhead and One Hundred and Thirty-Seven Men (engraving) by Nash

Rorkes Drift with Isandlwana in the distance, 1879 (b / w photo)
NAM254178 Rorkes Drift with Isandlwana in the distance, 1879 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; eNational Army Museum; English, out of copyright

Post at Rorkes Drift with Signal Hill in the distance, 1879 (b / w photo)
NAM254175 Post at Rorkes Drift with Signal Hill in the distance, 1879 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; eNational Army Museum; English

The Zulu War, View of the Spot where the Prince Imperial was killed, looking East (engraving)
1099689 The Zulu War, View of the Spot where the Prince Imperial was killed, looking East (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War)

The Zulu War, Isandhlwana revisited, fetching away the Waggons, 21 May (engraving)
1099970 The Zulu War, Isandhlwana revisited, fetching away the Waggons, 21 May (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War)

The Zulu War, Fort Melvill, near Isandhlwana (engraving)
1106701 The Zulu War, Fort Melvill, near Isandhlwana (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War, Fort Melvill, near Isandhlwana)

The Zulu War, Luneberg and the Pongola River (engraving)
1106638 The Zulu War, Luneberg and the Pongola River (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War, Luneberg and the Pongola River)

The Zulu War, View of the Spot where the Prince Imperial was killed, looking West (engraving)
1099688 The Zulu War, View of the Spot where the Prince Imperial was killed, looking West (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War)

REDVERS BULLER (1839-1908). English general. Buller rescuing Captain Cecil D Arcy on 28 March 1879 during the Zulu War, for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross

Graves of Lieut. Scott Douglas and Corporal Cotter at Kwamagaza, Zulu War, Engraving 1879

British soldier signalling with a heliograph, 1850
3480159 British soldier signalling with a heliograph, 1850; (add.info.: British soldier signalling with a heliograph. Heliographs were used a great deal during the Zulu War)

"For Victory! No, all hope is gone; for life! Let that go too; But for the Colours still work on - the chance is
984715 "For Victory! No, all hope is gone; for life! Let that go too; But for the Colours still work on - the chance is left with you", from Ballads of Famous Fights, First Edition

After the Zulu War, Windsor Castle, 9 December 1879, Her Majesty decorating Officers
1054381 After the Zulu War, Windsor Castle, 9 December 1879, Her Majesty decorating Officers and Men who distinguished themselves during the Campaign (engraving) by Durand

The Zulu War, the Late Prince Louis Napoleon (engraving)
1054049 The Zulu War, the Late Prince Louis Napoleon (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War, the Late Prince Louis Napoleon)

The Zulu War, Charge of the Seventeenth Lancers at the Battle of Ulundi (engraving)
1054161 The Zulu War, Charge of the Seventeenth Lancers at the Battle of Ulundi (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War)

The Zulu War, Sir Garnet Wolseley presenting the Victoria Cross to Major Chard, RE, at Inkwenke Camp (engraving)
1054124 The Zulu War, Sir Garnet Wolseley presenting the Victoria Cross to Major Chard, RE, at Inkwenke Camp (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War)

The Zulu War, Peace Messengers from Cetewayo (engraving)
1054110 The Zulu War, Peace Messengers from Cetewayo (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War, Peace Messengers from Cetewayo)

An Attack of Zulu Warriors (engraving)
1059027 An Attack of Zulu Warriors (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Attack of Zulu Warriors)

At Bay (engraving)
1059014 At Bay (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: At Bay, the Battle of Isandula, 22 January 1879)

The Zulu War, with the Natal Native Contingent (engraving)
1058807 The Zulu War, with the Natal Native Contingent (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War, with the Natal Native Contingent)

The Zulu War, Lord Chelmsfords Last Victory, Ulundi, 4 July 1879 (engraving)
1054401 The Zulu War, Lord Chelmsfords Last Victory, Ulundi, 4 July 1879 (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War, Lord Chelmsfords Last Victory)

The End of the Zulu War, Surrender of Native Chiefs to Sir G Wolseley (engraving)
1054393 The End of the Zulu War, Surrender of Native Chiefs to Sir G Wolseley (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The End of the Zulu War)

Military actions involving British sailors during the reign of Queen Victoria: the Zulu War, the Boer War
6030866 Military actions involving British sailors during the reign of Queen Victoria: the Zulu War, the Boer War, the Mahdist Revolt in the Sudan

The Zulu War (engraving)
1058869 The Zulu War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War. Illustration for The Graphic)

Graves of the Seventeen Men who fell in the Defence of Rorkes Drift, 22 January 1879 (engraving)
1058851 Graves of the Seventeen Men who fell in the Defence of Rorkes Drift, 22 January 1879 (engraving) by English School

The Zulu War, Lord Chelmsfords Retreat from Isandlwhana the Morning after the Battle (engraving)
1058804 The Zulu War, Lord Chelmsfords Retreat from Isandlwhana the Morning after the Battle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War)

Returned from the Zulu War (engraving)
1054225 Returned from the Zulu War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Returned from the Zulu War)

The Zulu War, Celebration of Her Majestys Birthday at Fort Laurence (engraving)
1054151 The Zulu War, Celebration of Her Majestys Birthday at Fort Laurence (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War)

The Zulu War, Shelling Retreating Zulus after the Battle of Ulundi (engraving)
1054139 The Zulu War, Shelling Retreating Zulus after the Battle of Ulundi (engraving) by Wilson, Walter (1851-1912) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War)

The Zulu War, the Naval Brigade landed from HMS "Active"(engraving)
1059007 The Zulu War, the Naval Brigade landed from HMS " Active" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War)

The Zulu War, the Heliograph at Work, Flashing Messages to a Beleaguered Force (engraving)
1106754 The Zulu War, the Heliograph at Work, Flashing Messages to a Beleaguered Force (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War)

The Zulu War, the March to Ekowe, the Relief Column crossing a Drift (engraving)
1106752 The Zulu War, the March to Ekowe, the Relief Column crossing a Drift (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War, the March to Ekowe)

Officers killed in the Zulu War (engraving)
1106685 Officers killed in the Zulu War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Officers killed in the Zulu War)

The Zulu War, Frontier Light Horse on Vidette Duty discovering Zulus near Colonel Woods Camp (engraving)
1106662 The Zulu War, Frontier Light Horse on Vidette Duty discovering Zulus near Colonel Woods Camp (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War)

The Zulu War, Troops crossing the Tugela under the Inspection of Lord Chelmsford (engraving)
1106651 The Zulu War, Troops crossing the Tugela under the Inspection of Lord Chelmsford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War)

The Zulu War, Attack on an Escort of the 80th Regiment at the Intombi River (engraving)
1106643 The Zulu War, Attack on an Escort of the 80th Regiment at the Intombi River (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War)

The Zulu War, the 91st (Princess Louise s) Highlanders leaving the Pretoria at Durban (engraving)
1106629 The Zulu War, the 91st (Princess Louise s) Highlanders leaving the Pretoria at Durban (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War)

The Zulu War, Fort Ekowe (engraving)
1106620 The Zulu War, Fort Ekowe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War, Fort Ekowe)

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"The Zulu War: A Glimpse into the Heroic Battles and Brave Defenses" Step back in time to the tumultuous era of 1879, as we delve into the gripping events of the Zulu War. The South Wales Borderers stand tall at the Defence of Rorkes Drift, their unwavering determination etched on their faces. In a vibrant lithograph, Lieutenants Melville and Coghill emerge as saviors, valiantly saving the Colours amidst chaos. Witness history unfold through engravings capturing pivotal moments like the Retreat of Fugitives from Isanhlwana across Buffalo River. Immerse yourself in another scene where Lieutenant Melvill clung to a stone at Fugitives Drift, his resilience echoing through time. The defense and relief of Rorkes Drift remain iconic symbols of bravery etched forever in our collective memory. British soldiers fought with unwavering courage against all odds during this fierce conflict. Explore line engravings that depict their heroic efforts during these crucial battles. Destruction loomed over Dabulamanzis Kraal as depicted in an evocative engraving - a stark reminder of the devastating impact war can have on communities caught in its crosshairs. Witness Major Dartnell's Natal Mounted Police marching resolutely towards the frontlines; their steely determination evident even from afar. Discover an engraving showcasing "the Laager Method of Defense, " revealing strategic tactics employed by those facing relentless attacks. The gallant defense led by Lieutenants Chard and Bromhead alongside one hundred thirty-seven men at Rorkes Drift is immortalized forever within these pages. Black-and-white photographs transport us directly to historic sites such as Rorkes Drift with Isandlwana hauntingly visible in the distance or Post at Rorkes Drift with Signal Hill standing sentinel-like nearby.