The true might and valour of her majesty's forces

Rating: 8/10 (7 August 2010)

1879 the British army suffer a crushing defeat at Islandlwana where 1200 hundred men are virtually destroyed at the hands of 40,000 Zulu warriors. The same day The Welsh regiment stationed at Rorkes Drift of only 100 soldiers must face the horrific might of the Zulu hordes. By all means a classic with incredible scenery , acting and action scenes giving the audience the sense of the overwhelming odds that the British soldiers faced. A must see for anyone who loves history or war films featuring outstanding performances from Stanly Baker and Micheal Cane. The prequel made in 1979 100 years after the actual event ) Zulu Dawn is worth a look as well however is not a patch on the 1964 original.