Eyewitness to the true heroism of Zulu: Major John Chard’s memoir reveals reality of Rorke’s drift
Even after 141 years and two World Wars, it remains one of the most celebrated actions in British military history. Thanks in no small part to the 1964 classic film, Zulu — starring Stanley Baker and a young, plummy-toned Michael Caine — the Battle of Rorke’s Drift has become a byword for standing firm in … Read more
