Battle of Rorke's Drift: How 150 English Troops Fought 4,000 Zulu | History of Warfare | Timeline

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The Battle of Rorke's Drift was one of the main engagements in Britain's controversial war against the Zulu. Here 150 soldiers managed to fend off 4,000 Zulu warriors, allowing Britain to distract its citizens from disastrous encounters such as the Battle of Isandlwana. Discover how this small force managed to hold out against a far more numerous enemy. Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis and more. Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5u You can find more from us on: https://www.facebook.com/timelineWH https://www.tiktok.com/@timelineworldhistory https://www.instagram.com/timelineWH This channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. Any queries, please contact [email protected]