This Heroic Little Garrison, Defence of Rorkes Drift by Chris Collingwood (GS)

DHM1197GS. This Heroic Little Garrison, Defence of Rorkes Drift by Chris Collingwood (GS)

Men of the 24th of foot, or 2nd Warwickshire regiment (later in 1881 to become the South Wales Borderers) repel the massed Zulus attempting to smash through the mealie bag entrenchment. At the conclusion of the battle, hundreds of Zulus lay dead. According to official figures the British lost 25 men, 11 Victoria crosses were awarded.

Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints.

Image size 36 inches x 26 inches (91cm x 66cm)