(The Zulu Wars)

Overview: This series explores the facts and investigates the truth behind the British Redcoat Army's campaign in Zululand during 1879. The war was started by a country at the height of it's imperial powers and prosecuted by an army charged with the responsibility of implementing a policy known as Confederation - a proposal to unite various black and white factions in South Africa under British authority. Interviews, on-location footage and new geological surveys all help to reconstruct the conflicts and give insight into the tactics used in these epic battles.

Countries:

United Kingdom

Genres:

Documentary,

War & Politics

Networks:

UKTV History

Year:

2002

Actors:

Narrator

Crews:

Writer