The story of the mighty imperial army's defeat at Isandlwana in 1879 has been much written about but never with the detail and insight revealed by Dr Adrian Greaves' research. In re-constructing the dramatic and fateful events, the Author draws on recently discovered letters, diaries and papers of survivors and other contemporaries such as Henry Harford, Lt Henry Carling of the Royal Artillery, August Hammer and young British nurse Janet Wells. These, coupled with his own detailed knowledge of the ground, enable the Author to paint the most accurate picture yet of this cataclysmic battle that so shamed the British establishment. We learn for the first time of the complex Zulu decoy, the dishonourable attempt to blame Colonel Durnford for the defeat, evidence of another "fugitives' trail". The identity of previously unknown escorts for Lts Coghill and Melville, both awarded VCs for trying to save the Colours. Isandlwana is a brilliant and fresh account of this most famous battle which will fascinate experts and laymen alike. AUTHOR: Dr Adrian Greaves FRGS, a former soldier and senior police officer, has devoted the last 20 years of his life to studying the Anglo-Zulu War. He is the founder of the Anglo Zulu War Historical Society, the author of numerous works including the bestselling Rorke's Drift to which this book is a worthy companion. His books, The Curling Letters of the Zulu War, Redcoats and Zulus, Sister Janet, Who's Who in the Anglo-Zulu War (2 volumes with Ian Knight) and David Rattray's Guidebook to the Anglo-Zulu War Battlefield (Editor) have all been published by Pen and Sword Books Ltd. SELLING POINTS: ?The British defeat of the Zulus at Isandlwana remains legendary. ?Interest in the Anglo-Zulu War is very strong. ?Adrian Greaves is a foremost expert on the War and much published author. ?This book is fully updated with new revelations on the conduct of the battle. ?Companion volume to the bestselling Rorke's Drift. 16pp b/w plates
