#Zulu

Christian Parkinson

redcoathistory

I'm going to start my thread today with a quick look at the Battle of Nyezane. Most people don't realise that this Anglo-Zulu War battle was a British victory fought

SITHALE✍🏿

SithaleKgaogelo

Big Zulu need to be civil and welcoming. Personally I think he didn't win because he made his craft a Zulu thing. Even when asking for votes he wud only

Dennis Burns

DWB55

Decem. 2 1856:The epic Battle of Ndondakusuka was fought on the Zulu bank of the Tugela River, South Africa.It was one of the bloodiest battles ever fought in Africa from

AAbiodun 🇳🇬

AAbiodun_

7 most powerful African queens in history you need to know. [A Thread]1. Amina the Queen of Zaria NigeriaAmina Mohamud was a Hausa warrior queen of the city Zazzau, presently in the

Nick Britten

Nick_Britten

As the situation at Isandlwana deteriorates the first men start to try and reach the Buffalo river down what is now know as the fugitives trail little knowing that they

Historical Firearms

historicfirearm

In Cy Enfield's Zulu (1964) Lt. John Chard R.E., Officer Commanding Rorke's Drift is seen here holding a Webley Mk VI chambered in .455 Webley. This is not quite the

James Brun

LeBrunJames81

Today in 1879, 150 British soldiers defended the Rorke's Drift mission station against 4,000 Zulu warriors in a 12 hour onslaught, during the Anglo-Zulu War. 11 Victoria Crosses were awarded.

Brit & Co'wealth Forces 🇬🇧 🇲🇾 🇳🇿🇨🇦🇦🇺

BritComMil

Defenders of Rorke's DriftLt John Rouse Merriot Chard No. 5 Coy. Royal EngineersBorn near Plymouth, Chard attended the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich and was commissioned into the Royal Engineers. Chard

TheLifestyleTourist

ms_tourist

Nkandla ‘s rich history & heritage is never spoken about. From a tourism perspective, Nkandla is a gem that waiting for be fully explored....There is a place called “ Isigqiki

Africa Archives

Africa_Archives

Most powerful African queens in history#Thread1. Amina the Queen of Zaria NigeriaAmina Mohamud was a Hausa warrior queen of the city-state Zazzau, presently in the North-West region of Nigeria. Her

Nick Britten

Nick_Britten

Forgotten Defenders of Rorke's DriftNext up is Private Charles Robson RECharles enlisted as a Driver in the Royal Engineers, on the 30th April 1873, having previously worked with his father

Mzala Tom

tlsibanda

1. ZWANGENDABA'S LONG JOURNEYA short thread...Mzilikazi, Soshangane & Zwangendaba are the most prominent leaders to emerge out of the Mfecane wars during the reign of King Shaka (Sgidi kaSenzangakhona). Of

Mzala Tom

tlsibanda

1. HOW MZILIKAZI BECAME A KING A thread....The Khumalo originated with Khumalo kaMntungwa who settled around the Mkhuze river in Northern KwaZulu-Natal. Mzilikazi was born of Mashobane kaMangethe who is

Abayorr Mi

iamabayorr

7 most powerful African queens in history you need to know.A THREAD 1. Amina the Queen of Zaria NigeriaAmina Mohamud was a Hausa warrior queen of the city-state Zazzau, presently

Speak Out!

Vincredible__

Black Women have have always been leaders in our community. Here is thread of notable AFRICAN QUEENS throughout history QUEEN MAKEDA, Queen of ShebaLocation: Ethiopia Year: 10th Century BCEBackground: Mother

Nick Britten

Nick_Britten

Defenders of Rorke's DriftSurgeon James Henry Reynolds VC Army Medical DepartmentJames Reynolds was born in Dublin 1844 and studied medicine at Trinity College, graduating in 1867. He joined the Medical

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