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The Anatomy of the Zulu Army: From Shaka to Cetshwayo, 1818-1879

Ian Knight

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Description:An in-depth look at the army of Africa's Zulu kingdom leading up to their epic battle against the British army in 1879.Forces of the independent Zulu kingdom inflicted a crushing defeat on British imperial forces at Isandlwana in January, 1879. The Zulu Army was not, however, a professional force, unlike its British counterpart, but was the mobilized manpower of the Zulu state. Ian Knight details how the Zulu army functioned and ties its role firmly to the broader context of Zulu society and culture.The Zulu army had its roots in the early groups of young men who took part in combat between tribes, but such warfare was limited to disputes over cattle ownership, grazing rights, or avenging insults. In the early nineteenth century the Zulu nation began a period of rapid expansion, and King Shaka began to reform his forces into regular military units.Ian Knight charts the development and training of the men that formed the impi, which later operated so successfully under King Cetshwayo. Knight analyzes the Zulu's fighting methods, weapons, and philosophy, all of which led to the disciplined force that faced the British army in 1879."For me, this is the Zulu bible--everything you need to know about this warrior race over a 60-year period during the 19th Century. The battles fought are legendary and well covered many times over in other books, but Knight's "anatomy" goes much deeper. The book explains why the Zulu Army was so fearsome and effective, by exposing how each warrior was virtually nurtured into the role from birth and remained loyal until death." --David H. Smith, Military ModellingWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Anatomy of the Zulu Army: From Shaka to Cetshwayo, 1818-1879. To get started finding The Anatomy of the Zulu Army: From Shaka to Cetshwayo, 1818-1879, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 282

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Frontline Books

Release: 2015

ISBN: 1848329113

Description: An in-depth look at the army of Africa's Zulu kingdom leading up to their epic battle against the British army in 1879.Forces of the independent Zulu kingdom inflicted a crushing defeat on British imperial forces at Isandlwana in January, 1879. The Zulu Army was not, however, a professional force, unlike its British counterpart, but was the mobilized manpower of the Zulu state. Ian Knight details how the Zulu army functioned and ties its role firmly to the broader context of Zulu society and culture.The Zulu army had its roots in the early groups of young men who took part in combat between tribes, but such warfare was limited to disputes over cattle ownership, grazing rights, or avenging insults. In the early nineteenth century the Zulu nation began a period of rapid expansion, and King Shaka began to reform his forces into regular military units.Ian Knight charts the development and training of the men that formed the impi, which later operated so successfully under King Cetshwayo. Knight analyzes the Zulu's fighting methods, weapons, and philosophy, all of which led to the disciplined force that faced the British army in 1879."For me, this is the Zulu bible--everything you need to know about this warrior race over a 60-year period during the 19th Century. The battles fought are legendary and well covered many times over in other books, but Knight's "anatomy" goes much deeper. The book explains why the Zulu Army was so fearsome and effective, by exposing how each warrior was virtually nurtured into the role from birth and remained loyal until death." --David H. Smith, Military ModellingWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Anatomy of the Zulu Army: From Shaka to Cetshwayo, 1818-1879. To get started finding The Anatomy of the Zulu Army: From Shaka to Cetshwayo, 1818-1879, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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