The Zulu Wars (2002)
"It's like a spear thrust into the belly of our nation" - King Cetshwayo on the British invasion
| First Air Date: | 2002, January 1 |
| Last Air Date: | 2002, January 1 |
| Status: | Ended |
| Seasons: | 1 |
| Episodes: | 3 |
Overview:
This series explores the facts and investigates the truth behind the British Redcoat Army's campaign in Zululand during 1879. The war was started by a country at the height of it's imperial powers and prosecuted by an army charged with the responsibility of implementing a policy known as Confederation - a proposal to unite various black and white factions in South Africa under British authority. Interviews, on-location footage and new geological surveys all help to reconstruct the conflicts and give insight into the tactics used in these epic battles.