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Zulu War Rorkes Drift
RORKEs DRIFT Defending the hospital against the Zulu attack
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1879 Attack Defending Drift Rorkes Zulu January
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the heroic tales of history with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from the Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating print, titled "Rorkes Drift: Defending the Hospital against the Zulu Attack," transports you back to the pivotal moment of the Zulu War. Witness the bravery and determination of the British soldiers as they valiantly defend the hospital from the relentless Zulu onslaught. Each print is meticulously reproduced from original sources, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity. Bring this piece of historical art into your home or office to inspire and intrigue, and add a touch of timeless beauty to your space.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the intensity and chaos of the historic Battle of Rorke's Drift during the Anglo-Zulu War in South Africa, which took place on January 22, 1879. The image focuses on the hospital area, where British soldiers valiantly defended against the relentless Zulu attack for 12 hours. The hospital, located at the mission station of Rorke's Drift, was a crucial stronghold during the battle. With the main camp at Isandlwana having been overrun by the Zulu army earlier that day, the survivors regrouped at Rorke's Drift, and the hospital became a vital refuge for the wounded. In this photograph, we see a group of British soldiers, many of them wounded, standing guard outside the hospital walls. The determined expressions on their faces convey the gravity of the situation, as they prepare to defend against the imminent Zulu attack. The hospital itself is visible in the background, with its whitewashed walls and red cross symbol clearly visible. Despite being vastly outnumbered, the British soldiers held their ground, repelling wave after wave of Zulu attacks. Their courage and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds became a symbol of British military prowess and determination during the Zulu War. The Battle of Rorke's Drift is now considered one of the greatest defensive actions in military history. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the events of that fateful day in January 1879, and the heroism of the soldiers who defended the hospital against the Zulu attack. It is an important historical record of a pivotal moment in the history of South Africa.
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