The scene in which the Zulu chants are met by the Welsh soldiers singing "Men of Harlech" is one of the most memorable and stirring in any action film. Bourne: And a bayonet sir, with some guts behind. The attack seemed to be going well, when Hamilton-Browne looked around and found to his surprise that almost his entire command—with the exception of No. The Zulu certainly were not cowed, and Russell and six of his men were speared. Chelmsford divided his forces into five columns, three offensive and two defensive. Colonel Anthony Durnford took charge of No. There was some heavy skirmishing, and even an episode of hand-to-hand fighting as the Zulu of No. Hughes! All had done their duty to the last; now that hope was gone, it was not dishonorable to escape to fight another day. He always felt he owed his life to wearing a blue patrol jacket, not the red tunic. Colour Sergeant Bourne: [Quoting Psalm 46, v10-11 just before the battle] I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. Everything is 20-60% off all weekend. "No comedians, please" Colour Sergeant from Zulu. If you're sick in hospital, I suggest you lie down. 8 company—had taken to their heels. If Colour Sergeant Keane's descendants can be traced he would like to carry out DNA testing to prove the identity of the body. Mehokazulu, one of Sihayo’s sons, took a party that crossed the border, tracked the fugitives down, and dragged them back for execution. The British volleys were still doing terrible execution, and to hearten their comrades some Zulu shouted “Nqaka amatshe!” (Catch the hailstones! To the Zulu it looked like a clenched fist, but to members of the 24th Regiment it looked like a crouching beast, and bore an uncanny resemblance to the sphinx badge they sported on their collars. All in all Chelmsford was well pleased with the site; it afforded good views to the east, toward Ulundi, where Cetshwayo’s main impi must be lurking. The king and his councilors were finally stung to action by news of the Sihayo homestead skirmish. Colour Sergeant Bourne was 24 during the defense of Rorke's Drift (Nigel Green, who played him, was 40). Besides, why go to all the trouble when Chelmsford intended to move in a day or two? [Quoting Psalm 46, v10-11 just before the battle]  In December 1878, the Zulu were presented with what amounted to an ultimatum. The commandant himself was in the forefront, his No. The Zulu were not professional soldiers, but they became very adept at war. The best quotes from Zulu (1964). Subject: Colour sergeant James Gladwin Tue Sep 18, 2018 1:37 pm Looking for any info on James Gladwin 65th brigade 1st battery 94th foot service number 900 ,I have his Zulu … When the last round was fired the Zulu closed, and it was bayonet and clubbed rifle against stabbing spear. Gwas Inglubi!” (Stab the white men! Born in Balcombe, Sussex in 1854. Zulu is filled with many such small, but powerful moments, including Chard’s hand shaking as he reloads his revolver, a soldier dropping his bayonet, and Bourne … About five hundred head of cattle were taken, and the homestead put to the torch. Their discipline varied, but their sartorial splendor made up for any lack of formal training. Around 10:30 am Col. Anthony Durnford’s supporting No. Colour Sergeant Bourne "During roll call at the end of Zulu (1964) why did the Colour Sergeant insist on being called 'Sir"?" Colour Sergeant (Frank Edward) Bourne was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal (CDM) after the Battle at Rourke’s Drift and was, at … The uKhandempemvu—also known as the umCijo, “sharpened points”—closed rapidly, forcing Raw into a fighting retreat. From the 1964 film ZULU His befuddled senses could barely make out their surroundings, but he was reassured by the sight of British soldiers in their distinctive red tunics going about their business. A solitary redcoat held out in a cave high up in the crags of Isandlwana, but he was finally shot, and then all was silence. The reality was that although the above photo shows a man who could fit such a description, he was in … The British were in the opening stages of a campaign against the Zulu, the most powerful tribe in South Africa, and so far the search for its main impi (army) had been largely in vain. The best quotes from Zulu (1964). Ulundi was about 70 miles from the border, over primitive tracks that could well be inundated by rain. He too wanted to laager , but was overruled by Lord Chelmsford. Soon, E and H Companies were also wiped out, and the guns overrun in the human wave. Shots rang out from the Zulu positions, but the ragged volley was ineffective because the Zulu had little real experience with firearms. Without orders the impi formed the impondo zankomo, the beast’s or buffalo’s horns. No, in Frere’s view the massive Zulu military threat was a cancer that had to be excised from the South African body politic, and the sooner the better. At Isandlwana the induna ekulu (field commander) was Chief Ntshingwayo kaMahole Khoza. Other Zulu regiments followed the uKhandempemvu’s lead, a movement that was instinctive and initially beyond the control of their leaders. If you're sick in hospital, I'd suggest you go and lie down. Colour Sergeant Bourne Colour Sergeant Bourne DCM, (2459 B Co. 24th.Regiment) NEWS: A ceremony to erect a Blue Plaque took place at 11am on the 7th April, 2001 at 16 King's Hall Road, Beckenham to commemorate the time he lived at that address.Click here for more details. : A Zulu officer by the name of Mkhosana kaMvundlana came on the scene and was disgusted by the sight of so many warriors taking cover. Colour Sergeant Bourne And the notion that some “revolution” might topple Cetshwayo from his throne was also to prove illusory. Lieutenant John Chard : Mr. Bourne, there should be 12 more men working on this redoubt. Add to cart. Verlinden 120mm 1/16 British Colour Sergeant 24th Rg of Foot Anglo-Zulu War 2733. Chelsmford’s own field regulation mandated laagers on campaign, but at Isandlwana the instructions were ignored. 2 column—up to this point assigned a passive defensive role—and move up to the camp at Isandlwana. The right flank column (No. The horns and chest of the impondo zankomo had been formed without direction, but Chief Ntshingwayo and other officers successfully formed a “loins” reserve. He breaketh the bow and snappeth the spear in sunder! Add more and vote on your favourites! Outnumbered British soldiers do battle with Zulu warriors at Rorke's Drift. There are no reviews yet. However, to date, historians are still trying to find his descendants so that they may return the badge to the family. Caught between two fires, the NNC chose the “lesser of two evils” and renewed their advance on Sihayo’s stronghold. Posted by 7 months ago. The best quotes from Zulu (1964). [At an extreme peak in the battle, Lieutenant Chard starts to buckle under the pressure and becomes unresponsive] Stay in the fight, man! An engineer, Durnford had an independent spirit that sometimes brought him into conflict with Chelmsford, a no-nonsense Victorian officer of the old school. Commandant Hamilton-Browne was surprised at the openness of the camp, declaring that “someone’s mad.” Captain Duncombe added, “Do the staff think we are going to meet an army of schoolgirls? Color Sgt. The uNidi Corps formed the loins, namely the uThulwana, iNdluyengwe, iNdlonglo and uDloko regiments. : • Millions of unique designs by independent artists. (I guess he was determined to see Mother England prevail in TWO World Wars before he died!) SKU: 50099C. Martini-Henry rifles flamed, and with each crashing volley scores of Zulu fell dead and wounded. Since the British government did not have the funds or the desire to fully garrison colonial outposts, units like the Natal Volunteer Corps filled the void. I wish he'd bring us some fresh meat. Lieutenant John Chard The main battle was over by about 1:30 in the afternoon, and the various last stands by 3:30. The Zulu nation had to be brought under British control, and its army destroyed, before the supposed blessings of confederation could take effect. Staff Sergeant. : [doing roll call]  Once Durnford reinforced Isandlwana there would be 67 officers and 1,707 men to guard the camp, a number that Chelmsford deemed more than adequate for the task at hand—not that he felt the camp would be in any danger. 2 column reached Isandlwana. Colour-Sergeant Bourne:"It's a miracle." Isandlwana Mount is about three hundred yards long, its southern end thrusting into the sky. The incident gave Frere two “reasons” for war. For his part, Durnford chose to remain with a handful of men, including a few members of his NNH that chose to stay with him.