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The Zulu war. The transport steamer City of Paris
The transport steamer, City of Paris, striking on the Roman Rocks, False Bay, Cape of Good Hope, March 21st 1879. The steamer, transporting British reinforcements, the Royal Scots Fusiliers, for the Zulu war, ran aground after a storm
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1879 21st Aground Cape False Fusiliers Good Hope Reinforcements Rocks Scots Steamer Storm Striking Transporting Zulu
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This striking image captures the aftermath of a tragic event during the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879. The transport steamer, City of Paris, is shown aground on the Roman Rocks in False Bay, near the Cape of Good Hope on March 21, 1879. The steamer, which was transporting the Royal Scots Fusiliers, a British regiment, ran aground after a violent storm. The reinforcements on board were destined for the battlefield to help turn the tide in the British favor during the war. The Anglo-Zulu War was a significant conflict in the history of the British Empire in Africa. The Zulu Kingdom, under the leadership of King Cetewayo, had resisted British encroachment into their territory. In response, the British dispatched a large force, led by General Lord Chelmsford, to subdue the Zulu army. The City of Paris was part of this reinforcement fleet, carrying the Royal Scots Fusiliers to join the British forces. However, the journey was not an easy one. The storm that struck False Bay on March 21, 1879, caused the City of Paris to run aground on the Roman Rocks. The incident resulted in the loss of valuable military supplies and the delay of the reinforcements, which would ultimately impact the outcome of the Battle of Isandlwana. Despite the setback, the British forces managed to regroup and eventually emerged victorious in the war. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the challenges and risks faced by those involved in military campaigns during the late 19th century. It also highlights the importance of logistics and transportation in military strategy, as the City of Paris's misfortune had far-reaching consequences for the outcome of the Anglo-Zulu War.
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