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The war of 1879 is famous for two days in January — a British column destroyed at Isandlwana, a mission station held at Rorke's Drift — and the popular memory of it was shaped by a film and by eleven Victoria Crosses awarded partly to bury the defeat.

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How should I approach learning the anglo-zulu war?
The war of 1879 is famous for two days in January — a British column destroyed at Isandlwana, a mission station held at Rorke's Drift — and the popular memory of it was shaped by a film and by eleven Victoria Crosses awarded partly to bury the defeat.
What's a good book to start the anglo-zulu war with?
A strong starting point is Zulu by Saul David. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
What should I read after the anglo-zulu war?
Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like The War of 1812, The Soviet-Afghan War.

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