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1879: The Bloodiest Battles Of The Anglo-Zulu War | History Of Warfare | Timeline

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This documentary from the History of Warfare series examines the efforts of the 19th century British Empire to tighten its grip on the southern region of Africa. With clips from ZULU DAWN, reenactments, and photographs, this film recreates the bloody battles in striking detail.

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20 Comments

@fuferito 3 years ago

It's got that mid-90s early 2000s vibe; in those days TLC, Discovery, and The History channel used to show actual documentaries with real academics, like Chandler sharing their knowledge, and Robert Powell providing a superb narration.

@skorpio156 3 years ago

2 great movies about the war...ZULU and ZULU DAWN.
Highly recommend

@OldRhino 3 years ago

There is a series called Shaka Zulu that was made in 1986, and it's worth the watch.

@zali13 3 years ago

Loved "Zulu Dawn". Even though it showed some of the redcoats with SMLEs and cavalry carbines instead of Martini-Henry rifles, it was still an amazing movie. A fitting "prequel" to "Zulu".

@ianrandall482 3 years ago

Ah ZULU, one of my favourite movies.

@garethrichmond 3 years ago

Classic I remember watching this documentary when I was a kid

@coleadkins6183 3 years ago

Thanks for this video. It gave me a lot of insight on my country and I loved the small dialogues of soldiers and the Zulu king. Well presented!

@nkosinathicaluza7536 1 year ago

0:50 🗣️ "Heeebeh!! Usuthu. HEBEEH! USUTHU, SAVIKIZAGILAA! ULIIIVAAH! SHEYI!! ULIIVA"
This chant just brings out the Zulu in me

@al-aminalpoet3725 3 years ago (edited)

I'd love you to do a documentary about Gambia post and pre democratic states...Love your videos

@scottzema3103 3 years ago

Outstanding. Dvorak Symphony No 9 was not written until the 1890's, but like you I love the feel of the 19th century and the music that accompanies.

@donnawaters4923 3 years ago

Kill the background music! Thanks 😮

@daveferraro4009 3 years ago

Great explanation but the background music all but drowned out the narration in many places. It could have been mixed better.

@cynthiaalver 3 years ago

Could you do a documentary about Rwanda? I'd like to see some history of the Belgian colonialism and the background of how the differences of the Hutu and Tutsis led to the 1994 genocide.

@chuckichas 3 years ago

I would love to see this from the Zulu perspective

@railb7972 2 years ago

Dr. David Chandler is an excellent historian, without a doubt one of my favorites.

@nickharmer3049 3 years ago

Absolutely brilliant documentary. Loved it. Truly first class work. Bless up 👊

@rs061290 2 years ago

I really like these War documentaries!!!!👍👍😃

@katien1684 3 years ago

I agree with music being inappropriate while narrating a historical event..it takes away with the impact of the significance

@locojoe749 3 years ago

Tried to listen to this with the music was driving me crazy

@Vaumentili 2 years ago (edited)

I love the music, it's not that loud lol I could still hear the narration, really puts u into the zeitgeist of that era in my opinion.🎉 there's also subtitles.