The British are badass. This is honestly one of the most amazing and heroic battles in history. With so few British troops halting a massive Zulu force. It would have been pretty intense to fight in this battle.
Well then again, the Zulu's did slaughter all the British troops (including the Injured ones and a few very young kids) at Isandlwana and even killed their cattle and horses without mercy. In addition, often during battles the amount of shots fired is a whole lot more than the amount of kills. When you're in the middle of a battle against overwhelming odds, your brain goes into survival mode and you don't think about making shots count, all you care about is putting as much ammo downrange as possible. In addition, the fact that there was a shit to of dust kicking up and the rifles were somewhat old, doesn't really help with accuracy. Either way your comment is completely pointless as you act as if you are giving a rebuttal, yet your "points" don't even target my comment, as I stated the British were badass and it would have been intense to fight at Rorkes Drift. And you talk about the British killing wounded and that they like to shoot which has nothing to do with the fact that the Brits are badass.
David Frigault Wow, the movie wasnt 100% historically accurate? Your kidding!!? Glad you told us! You understand it was a movie, right? A MOVIE. Every culture did horrible things, to defend the Zulus like they were loving tree-huggers or poor victims is a joke. Left over bullets? Coulda-woulda-shoulda. Doesnt matter what could have happened. Its what did. This wasnt Call of Duty. People dont just keep going into a slaughterhouse, they have a breaking point. The Zulus met theirs at Rorkes Drift. CHEERS TO THE BRAVE DEFENDERS OF RORKES DRIFT!!!!
David Frigault As to why they left- thats your opinion, not fact. Yes, If they knew ammo was low they would probably have fought on- but they didnt. Again with the "IF". IF the North ahd lost, IF the Allies lost on D-day, IF If If...IF is a big word. Most experts say they left because Lord Chelmsford was on his way with a relief column & he did arrive at 8am the very next morning. You can believe whatever you like, but I own & have read several books on the subject of the Anglo-Zulu Wars. I think Ian Knight, who wrote at least a half dozen books on the subject, knows a bit more than you.
David Frigault The Zulus were already exhausted, they marched 15 miles before the fight, no rest, little/no food or water. So after the fighting at the Drift- they were spent. Again that word "IF". If they kept attacking- but they didnt. Could have been a completely different outcome. Could have also been different if Natal Native Contingent didnt flee before the battle. IF...
David Frigault The British held the fort against overwhelming odds and killed more zulu's than zulu's killed Brits. And in the end, the zulu's failed to capture their objective. Therefore I am pretty sure this was a real victory for the British.
I think its fair to say that there was incredible bravery on both sides. Just as an aside, the rifles and muskets the Zulus had were not from Isandhwahna: the impis involved in this action did not play a major part in that battle.
+iain dunbar: They "did not play a major part in the battle", but one regiment, the inDlu-yengwe of the right horn, did play a minor part when they chased down the fugitives to Fugitive's Drift. So couldn't they have taken some M-H rifles from the soldiers they killed?
Try a alternative game by giving Zulu longbow and crossbow formations and medieval light armor with war machines like two catapults with flaming ammunition. We all know what happened in history, but different scenarios make games interesting. Finally give the British low ammo after a few charges.
I am shocked. Is David Frigault missing the point? What exactly is his issue? He even tries to bring the Nuremburg trials into his analysis of this skirmish! And then he tries to personally insult those who question his views. He may be sincere, but he is misguided... in my opinion....
feels like i'm listening to commentary of the embassy world snooker final at the crucible
Great job, I have always enjoyed 'last stands' and this was always one of my favorites. Very well narrated, painted, and overall appearance.
Hi Thanks for the comment. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Great looking battle.
Love table top gaming!
Superb informative video, thoroughly enjoyed it. I’ve subscribed 👍👍
Excellent battle report, very well presented and narrated. Well done.
Good to see they've addressed the height of the position.Bloody hard to climb over a 3 foot barrier on top of a 6 foot incline.
Very nice battle report, I bet it was fun to play, have subscribed, thanks for sharing
Hi, glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the comment.
Amazing models and figurines
Thanks for the comment. Glad you enjoyed the video.
The British are badass. This is honestly one of the most amazing and heroic battles in history. With so few British troops halting a massive Zulu force. It would have been pretty intense to fight in this battle.
Well then again, the Zulu's did slaughter all the British troops (including the Injured ones and a few very young kids) at Isandlwana and even killed their cattle and horses without mercy.
In addition, often during battles the amount of shots fired is a whole lot more than the amount of kills. When you're in the middle of a battle against overwhelming odds, your brain goes into survival mode and you don't think about making shots count, all you care about is putting as much ammo downrange as possible. In addition, the fact that there was a shit to of dust kicking up and the rifles were somewhat old, doesn't really help with accuracy.
Either way your comment is completely pointless as you act as if you are giving a rebuttal, yet your "points" don't even target my comment, as I stated the British were badass and it would have been intense to fight at Rorkes Drift. And you talk about the British killing wounded and that they like to shoot which has nothing to do with the fact that the Brits are badass.
David Frigault Wow, the movie wasnt 100% historically accurate? Your kidding!!? Glad you told us!
You understand it was a movie, right? A MOVIE. Every culture did horrible things, to defend the Zulus like they were loving tree-huggers or poor victims is a joke.
Left over bullets? Coulda-woulda-shoulda. Doesnt matter what could have happened. Its what did. This wasnt Call of Duty. People dont just keep going into a slaughterhouse, they have a breaking point. The Zulus met theirs at Rorkes Drift. CHEERS TO THE BRAVE DEFENDERS OF RORKES DRIFT!!!!
David Frigault As to why they left- thats your opinion, not fact. Yes, If they knew ammo was low they would probably have fought on- but they didnt. Again with the "IF". IF the North ahd lost, IF the Allies lost on D-day, IF If If...IF is a big word.
Most experts say they left because Lord Chelmsford was on his way with a relief column & he did arrive at 8am the very next morning. You can believe whatever you like, but I own & have read several books on the subject of the Anglo-Zulu Wars. I think Ian Knight, who wrote at least a half dozen books on the subject, knows a bit more than you.
David Frigault The Zulus were already exhausted, they marched 15 miles before the fight, no rest, little/no food or water. So after the fighting at the Drift- they were spent. Again that word "IF". If they kept attacking- but they didnt. Could have been a completely different outcome. Could have also been different if Natal Native Contingent didnt flee before the battle. IF...
David Frigault The British held the fort against overwhelming odds and killed more zulu's than zulu's killed Brits. And in the end, the zulu's failed to capture their objective. Therefore I am pretty sure this was a real victory for the British.
Rorke's Drift - where 140 British redcoats famously fought off about 140 Zulus! :)
Thanks for the comment. It was really fun game to play.
It says something about the guys at Rorke Drift when you have to readjust the rules in their fsvour.
An impressive layout.
@3:40 whose side were those giants on ?
Epic. The British are legends. Also the Zulus had huge balls too.
Enjoyed that nice got my sub :)
I think its fair to say that there was incredible bravery on both sides. Just as an aside, the rifles and muskets the Zulus had were not from Isandhwahna: the impis involved in this action did not play a major part in that battle.
+iain dunbar Correct,
+iain dunbar: They "did not play a major part in the battle", but one regiment, the inDlu-yengwe of the right horn, did play a minor part when they chased down the fugitives to Fugitive's Drift. So couldn't they have taken some M-H rifles from the soldiers they killed?
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NO !
oh my god this is amaising!
What are those tiles you are using?
Hi Chris, they are Wargaming terrain tiles by Kallistra. www.kallistra.co.uk
Is the dude talking Frank Bourne great nephew??????
How do you play?
nice
Epic!!!!!!!!!
Try a alternative game by giving Zulu longbow and crossbow formations and medieval light armor with war machines like two catapults with flaming ammunition. We all know what happened in history, but different scenarios make games interesting. Finally give the British low ammo after a few charges.
andy mcnab commentating hahahahhaha
I am shocked. Is David Frigault missing the point? What exactly is his issue? He even tries to bring the Nuremburg trials into his analysis of this skirmish! And then he tries to personally insult those who question his views. He may be sincere, but he is misguided... in my opinion....
Parden me while I nod off, I think this guy took a double dose of his meds.
What you smoking mate?
please speak up
BLM?
British Lives Matter ?
Or was it that the zulu ( YEBO !? )
Had heard there were half price pizzas at Rorkes drift !?