Men of Harlech

Rating: 9/10 (22 February 2006)

The lyrics of Men of Harlech for anyone interested.(lyrics written for this film as the original refers to a battle from the 15th Century defending Harlech Castle)
Men of Harlech stop your dreaming Can't you see their spear points gleaming See their warrior pennants streaming To this battle field
Men of Harlech stand ye steady It cannot be ever said ye For the battle were not ready Stand and never yield
From the hills rebounding Let this war cry sounding Summon all at Cambria's call The mighty force surrounding
Men of Harlech onto glory This shall ever be your story Keep these burning words before ye Welshmen will not yield
Possibly my favourite film, great suspense and battle scenes. A few inaccuracies, especially portrayal of Private Hook who was actually an excellent soldier.
Also the 4000 Zulu's at Rorke's Drift were not involved at Isandlwana but were a reserve of that force which was 20000 strong.
Incidentally, Colour Sergeant Bourne is buried in my local cemetery at Beckenham, Kent and was the last survivor of the battle.
A truly great film.