Zulu
Back in 1879, through the Zulu wars, both man-of-the-people,'' Lt. John Chard and snooty Lt Gonville Bromhead were in charge of protecting the isolated Natal outpost of Rorke's Drift from tribal hordes, carrying out during an Alamo-like siege until they have been inundated, losing the struggle, however going down in history as heroes. 150 soldiers defended a supply station against some 4000 Zulus, along with the Martini Henry rifle"with some guts behind it". In the 100 years since the Victoria Cross is made for valour and extreme courage beyond that normally expected of their soldier accountable for their enemy only 1344 happen to be given. Eleven of these were won by the defenders of their mission station at Rorke's Drift, Natal, January 22nd to the 23rd 1879.
Released: 1964-01-22