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Colonial Campaigns: The Zulu War, 1879

Colonial Campaigns: The Zulu War, 1879

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    From the back of the book:

    Zulu War, 1879 features 11 action-packed historical scenarios from the British conquest of Zululand. Staunch British Redcoats, Colonial Cavalry, The Naval Brigade, Lancers, Highlanders and a host of Zulu warriors battle for the survival of one of Africa's premier native states.

    The scenarios:
    1. Sihayo's Kraal - January, 1879
    2. Isandlwana - January 22, 1879
    3. Rorke's Drift - January 22, 1879
    4. The Battle of iNyezane River - January 22, 1879
    5. The Battle of iNtombi Drift - March 12, 1879
    6. Hlobane - March 28, 1879
    7. The Battle of Khambula - March 29, 1879
    8. Gingindhlovu - April 2, 1879
    9. The 17th Lancers at Zungeni - June 5, 1879
    10. Across the White Mfolozi - July 3, 1879
    11. Last Stand at Ulundi - July 4th, 1879

    The scenarios are all organized to be played using The Sword and the Flame, but can easily be adapted to any rules set. Units are set at 8 figures instead of the traditional 20. This allows for faster play, greater flexibility and .. your 20-figure unit becomes 2½ units instantly! Play is on a 4' x 6' table. Give it a try!

    Other sections include:
    - History of the Zulu War
    - Information on the British and Zulu Armies
    - Bibliography
    - Revised Sword and the Flame charts

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