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Despite what's shown in the movie, I don't think it proper to say the RD attackers were defeated. The idea that the Zulus saluted the Brits as being brave fighters and then withdrew as whupped is flapdoodle. The Zs saw that reinforcements from Isandlawana were on the way and made a "strategic withdrawal". Two key things to keep in mind:
•The Zs had no previous experience attacking fortified positions. That wasn't a style of warfare they had ever encountered. (How would the US Marines fare if they were attacked from UFOs with ray guns? Would you call that a "defeat" for them?)
•The RD attackers were there against the chief's orders. (They were ordered to remain available as reinforcements, if needed.) So they knew they were out on a limb, and would have had a hard time explaining their actions.
Of course, there are many, many ins/outs to all this. But to my mind this question turns purely on a matter of semantics and partisanship. It was important to the Brits that the Zs be called "defeated" there (RD) so as to offset the ignominious slaughter at Isandlawana. Singling out RD from the rest of the attendant events was pure spin by the government, as were many of the many VCs conferred (Read: Propaganda for the folks back home.) You have to admit that, overall, if anyone was "defeated" that day, he wore a red coat. RD was peanuts compared to Isandlawana.
What else can I help you with?
Who fought the battle of rorkes drift?
The British and the Zulu.
Names of those killed at Rorkes Drift?
Sixteen members of the British force and 351 Zulu were killed at Rorke's Drift.
Where was Cetshwayo kaMpande born?
King of the Zulu people in South Africa. He was defeated in the remarkable British defence of the mission at Rorkes Drift in 1879.
What weapons were used in the Rorkes Drift?
The British used the standard British Army rifle and the Zulu's used the short assegai.
Who were the combatants of the battle of rorkes drift?
The battle of Rorkes Drift was fought between 3000 Zulu warriors and only 100 British troops, and the British, Australian, Dutch soldiers Fought to the last 12 Men.The Zulu soldiers Stopped and Honored Them with a Chant from on top of the Hill Just like in the Movie. So no side one, For if the Zulu had Charged One more time they would Have wiped Them all Out.All were Awarded the Victoria Cross
Who was cetshwayo.?
King of the Zulu people in South Africa. He was defeated in the remarkable British defence of the mission at Rorkes Drift in 1879.
Who fought the battle of rorkes drift?
The British and the Zulu.
Names of those killed at Rorkes Drift?
Sixteen members of the British force and 351 Zulu were killed at Rorke's Drift.
Why did the battle of Rorkes Drift take place?
because the Zulu nation was not happy with the British taking over their lands.
Where was Cetshwayo kaMpande born?
King of the Zulu people in South Africa. He was defeated in the remarkable British defence of the mission at Rorkes Drift in 1879.
What famous film chronicled the battle of rorkes drift?
Zulu. It has some historical inaccuracies, but it is a very good and entertaining film.
What weapons were used in the Rorkes Drift?
The British used the standard British Army rifle and the Zulu's used the short assegai.
Who were the combatants of the battle of rorkes drift?
The battle of Rorkes Drift was fought between 3000 Zulu warriors and only 100 British troops, and the British, Australian, Dutch soldiers Fought to the last 12 Men.The Zulu soldiers Stopped and Honored Them with a Chant from on top of the Hill Just like in the Movie. So no side one, For if the Zulu had Charged One more time they would Have wiped Them all Out.All were Awarded the Victoria Cross
When was the Rorke's Drift battle?
The battle took place on January 22-23, 1879 during the Zulu Wars (Anglo-Zulu War) in Africa.
What gun did the Brits use at the battle of Isandlwana 1879?
Martini Henry rifles, if my memory of the film Zulu serves. Isanlwana & Rorkes Drift are on the same day. The latter is a superb company defence against a massed enemy, in the former it is probable the piquets were too thinly spread, too far apart to support each other. Once the Zulu were inside the ring the British were doomed.
What country had the battle of Rorke's drift?
Britain and the Zulu's had the Battle of Rorke's Drift.
Why did the battle of Rorkes Drift start?
The British had invaded deeply into Zulu controlled territory. Unfortunately, the British were overconfident, making a few fundamental errors. The Zulus were therefore able to massacre the British, who were over run by the Zulus in a classic Bull manoeuvre (Heavy frontal attack, with two horns performing flanking manoeuvres). In any event, a minor force was able to cross over the river that separated British controlled South Africa and the lands controlled by the Zulus. This minor scouting force encountered the troupes stationed at Rorkes drift. However, unlike the earlier encounter, the British troops were able to build a reasonable defended position from which to employ their weapons It was never a major objective for the Zulus. However, this does not mean that the fighting was not fierce and a reflection of this was in the amount of VC awarded for the action (Although less generous historians will state that the media frenzy that followed this action and the medals were an attempt to draw attention away from the earlier military disaster). The Zulu war lasted about 2 years, resulting in the eventual destruction of the Zulu nation.
