《 Battle Of ISANDLWANA 》( 1879/01/22 )_Final
The
Zulu attack then developed in the traditional horns and chest of the buffalo, with the aim of encircling the
British position. From Pulleine's vantage
point in the camp, at first only the right horn and then the chest (centre) of the attack seemed to be developing. Pulleine sent out first one, then all six companies of the
24th Foot into an extended firing line, with the aim of meeting the Zulu attack head-on and checking it with firepower.
Durnford's men, upon meeting elements of the Zulu centre, had retreated to a donga, a dried-out watercourse, on the British right flank where they formed a defensive line.
The Rocket Battery under Durnford's command, which was not mounted and dropped behind the rest of the force, was isolated and overrun very early in the engagement. The two bat
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