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	rorkesdriftvc.com - Popular Myths
		As with any historical subject as emotive as the Defence of Rorke's Drift, it is inevitable that myths will spring up, either as the result of a desire to hide the truth, or simply as a mis-representation of what actually happened.
		It is a commonly held belief that after the Battle of Isandhlwana, the Zulu's removed the Martini-Henry rifles from the bodies of the dead British soldiers and took them to Rorke's Drift.
		The sheer chronology and geography would have made it impossible for the weapons from Isandhlwana to be used at Rorke's Drift, however there is evidence supporting the fact that these weapons were used at Khambula (29th March 1879) against the British by the Zulus.
	www.rorkesdriftvc.com /myths/myths.htm (1104 words)

	Home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Rorkes Drift as it has become known, established a reputation as a leading Fine Art School in the 1970's and played a key role in training many of South Africa's renowned Black Artists.
		The art of Rorkes Drift flourished in a climate of political oppression giving rise to an alternative language of storytelling through tapestries and prints.
		In recent years due recognition has started to be given to the contribution of the E.L.C. Arts and Craft Centre at Rorkes Drift in the development of fl artists in South Africa.
	www.rorkesdrift.org.za (279 words)

	Rorke's Drift, 1879 - The highest number of Victoria Crosses awarded to a regiment for one action
		This action was at Rorke's Drift, Wednesday 22- Thursday 23 January, 1879, when some 150 soldiers defended a supply station against some 4000 Zulus, aided by the Martini-Henry rifle 'with some guts behind it'.
		At Rorke's Drift, eleven Victoria Crosses were awarded.
		The action at Rorke's Drift is well covered by the numerous publications and web sites which are devoted to the subject as well as the details of the lives of the VC recipients and their action in the defence.
	www.rorkesdriftvc.com (681 words)

	Battlefields: History: Anglo Zulu War: Rorke's Drift: KZN Route (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The site where James Rorke had established a trading store and a ford across the Buffalo River has become known worldwide after his death in 1875 the land passed to the Swedish mission.
		The house built by James Rorke was occupied by the mission, the storehouse had been turned into chapel and the cattle enclosure was a well-built stone rectangle.
		January, some 139 men were left at Rorkes Drift, either in hospital, to guard the pont, or to ensure the movement of supplies into Zululand following the British army.
	www.battlefields.co.za /history/anglo-zulu_war/rorkes_drift/rorkeskzn.htm (581 words)

	Battle of Rorkes drift
		At about midday on Wednesday 22nd January 1879, the men at the hospital post at Rorke's Drift, heard artillery fire from the area of Isandlwana mountain nine miles away.
		A few hours later two separate reports were received at Rorke's Drift, the camp at Isandlwana had been attacked by a massive Zulu army (impi), all was lost and the impi was on its way to Rorke's Drift.
		At about 4.30pm four Zulu regiments totaling approximately 4500 warriors, commanded by King Cetshwayo's half brother Dabulamanzi ka Mpande, attacked Rorke's Drift but was repulsed by the withering fire from the Martini Henry rifles.
	www.byeways.co.za /battle_of_rorkes_drift.htm (525 words)

	Rorkes Drift
		Defense of Rorke's Drift, Zulu War 1879, range of military prints of the South Wales Borderers during the defense of Rorke's Drift against overwhelming Zulu force during the Zulu war.
		During the battle for Rorkes Drift, 24th Warwickshires man the improvised ramparts of the inner barricade as the Zulu attack reaches its height.
		Men of the 24th Foot defend Rorkes Drift against an overwhelming number of Zulus near the barricades, and the hand to hand fighting.
	www.regimental-art.com /rorkes_drift.htm (2034 words)

	Tony Nkotsi
		Inspired by these men, Nkotsi studied at the Rorkes Drift Art Centre for three years from 1980 to 1982, the year that the Art Centre closed down.
		At Rorkes Drift Tony Nkotsi was exposed to the world of "democratic multiples"; a way of making art that linked to his political sentiments.
		Much of the work underscores the political dimension that was encouraged at Rorke's Drift by the debate around social issues.
	www.artprintsa.com /tony-nkotsi.html (506 words)

	Rorke's Drift Anglo/Zulu War of 1879 - Rorke's Drift Natal Battlefields Route
		James Rorke (died 1875) established the station as a trading store at the Buffalo River ford but it had for some years been used as a mission station and now acted as a supply depot and small hospital between the force in Zululand and headquarters at Helpmekaar.
		By this time, the British were down to a box and a half of ammunition and could not have mounted a serious defence, but the Zulus melted away.
		Chelmsford was convinced that Rorke's Drift had fallen and only the sound of cheering from the mission station convinced him otherwise.
	www.warthog.co.za /dedt/tourism/battlefields/conflict/rorkes.htm (968 words)

	Zululand EcoAdventures - Zulu Wars & Battles
		Isandlwana, Rorkes Drift, Inyesane, Gingingdlovu, Siege of Eshowe.
		This column crossed the Mzinyathi or Buffalo River at Rorke's Drift on Sunday the 11th of January 1879.
		The garrison learnt that a relief force would depart the Lower Drift on March 13 and that they were to advance to the Inyezane to meet it.
	www.eshowe.com /article/articleview/26/1?PrintableVersion=enabled (4711 words)

	Fugitive Drift Lodge \| Kwa-Zulu Natal Accommodation
		Our flagship tours to Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift are led by registered tour guides who are superb storytellers, making the history of that day come alive, and long, family associations with the area and its people allow us to offer you some unique, Zulu perspectives.
		Listen at sunset to the famous story of Rorke’s Drift, where 100 British soldiers were attacked by 4,000 Zulu warriors, winning more Victoria Crosses than in any other battle in history.
		In its original state, the Fugitives Drift Guest House was the home of Mr Johan Potgieter and his family who was one of the great storytellers of this area.
	www.rhinoafrica.com /destinations/kwa-zulu_natal/kwa-zulu_natal_battlefields/accommodation/standard/fugitive_drift_lodge (537 words)

	Rorkes Drift
		Rorke's Drift was an important staging post for supplies and B company of the 2/24th were picked to guard the post - much to their dismay.
		The idyllic scene was punctured by two riders galloping furiously towards Rorke's Drift.
		From Rorke's Drift he, and the other injured soldiers were sent to Helpmakaar where, because of the lack of hygiene there, the condition of many of the soldiers grew worse.
	freespace.virgin.net /sean.farrell/Rorkes_Drift.htm (1370 words)

	Portsdown Tunnels - Christ Church - Gallagher Rorkes Drift
		Henry carried the scars of the defence with a permanent blue mark on the right side of his nose, which was a powder burn caused by the backflash each time he fired his rifle.
		Henry chose to remain with the Colours and became known as 'A Rorke's Drift man'.
		This memorial stone was added to the foot of the grave during 2005 and a dedication ceremony was held on 23 April 2005.
	www.portsdown-tunnels.org.uk /surface_sites/christ_church_p2.html (812 words)

	House Museum
		Rorkes Drift Battlefield - 100 British soldiers defended this position against 4 000 Zulu warriors in a 12 hour engagement.
		Rorkes Drift Craft Center - On the same site as the battlefield, Hand woven carpets, wall hangings, pottery, printed fabrics.
		Fugitives Drift - On this lonely hillside the two men responsible for saving the colours from the Isandlwana camp were killed and are buried.
	www.saparks.com /tours/Dundee.htm (615 words)

	Fugitives Drift Lodge: Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift Battlefields of the Anglo Zulu War of 1879
		Fugitives Drift Lodge: Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift Battlefields of the Anglo Zulu War of 1879
		The Anglo Zulu War of 1879 is famous for the great battles of Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift.
		Survivors from Isandlwana crossed the Buffalo River at a place forever after named "The Fugitives' Drift" and this spectacular property, a Natural Heritage Site, overlooking the "sphinx" of Isandlwana and the Oskarberg at Rorke's Drift, includes the site where Lieutenant Melvill and Lieutenant Coghill lost their lives saving the Queen's Colour of the 24th Regiment.
	www.fugitivesdrift.com /home (622 words)

	Battlefield Tours In South Africa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Fugitive's Drift, Isandlwana and Rorkes Drift; the scene where 12 Victoria Crosses were earned in one night.
		In the company of an expert historian the imagination soars and one cannot help but be affected by the bravery shown during the time that the two nations were at war.
		Accommodation at both Fugitives Drift and Three Trees Hill Lodge is very comfortable and the food is wonderful.
	www.outposts.co.uk /battlefields.cfm (259 words)

	The Nitpickers Site: Movie Nitpick - Zulu - 1964
		Many things are different from the Battle of Rorkes Drift than they were portrayed in the film : Firstly, there was no respect between the British troops and the Zulus, the Zulus only retreated as they could see the relief column, led by Lord Chelmsford who had just seen the massacre of troops at Ishandluana.
		The British at Rorkes Drift were so angry that they shot or bayoneted all the Zulu wounded on the Battlefield.
		There were more than 40 natives than ran away at Rorkes Drift, more like 200, 2 British troops also ran away but were shot in the back.
	www.nitpickers.com /movies/nitpick.cgi?np=42907 (555 words)

	Rorkes Drift
		The Defence of Rorke's Drift, one of the most famous battles during the Zulu Wars, shown in military art prints.
		Robert Jones and William Jones evacuate the last of the patients from the burning hospital, Rorke's Drift 7pm 2nd January 1879.
		Decorated for conspicuous bravery and devotion to the wounded at Rorke's Drift on January 22nd 1879.
	www.militaryart.co.uk /defence_of_rorkes_drift.htm (2400 words)

	Travel And Accomodation Fugitives Drift Lodge,South Africa,Kwazulu Natal,Rorkes drift (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The Lodge, near Rorkes Drift, is situated on the site of the original Rattray homestead where Davids parents came for their holidays and here the seeds of this unique operation took root in those early years.
		The Lodge is the original establishment, built by David and Nicky Rattray in 1989 and houses the majority of the memorabilia in the central lounge and dining room area.
		RORKES DRIFT Tour departs from the Lodge/Guest house at 3:15 in summer and at 2:45 in winter and returns in time to have evening drinks around the fire before dinner.
	www.travelsa.co.za /URL/Accomodation/southafrica/kwazulunatalprovince/kwazulunatal_midlands_/rorkesdrift/fugitivesdriftlodge.htm (589 words)

	Muafangejo, John N. - Profiles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		He had a mission education in what was then South West Africa, and was sponsored by the Church for an art education at Rorkes Drift, Natal, where he studied from 1967 to 1969.
		At Rorkes Drift one of his teachers was Azaria Mbatha, the pioneering linocut artist who would later relocate to Sweden.
		Although Muafangejo would also produce tapestries (a feature of Rorkes Drift) and paintings, he is best known for his linocut prints.
	people.africadatabase.org /en/profile/3075.html (590 words)

	Zulu Dawn [Archive] - IMO Discussion Board (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		That afternoon, fter the victory at Isandlwana part of the Zulu army swept down on a mission station which was being used by the British as a hospital, at a place called Rorkes Drift.
		On top of that the garrison at Rourke's Drift were a small unit with limited resources, all of which were tied up in looking after their own wounded.
		Considering the fact that the previous day the Zulus had slaughtered over 500 of their comrades in the same regiment the defenders of Rorke's Drift were probably in no mood to take prisoners.
	www.irishmilitaryonline.com /board/archive/index.php/t-2338.html (3535 words)

	Africa O Africa Tours Online, South Africa, KwaZulu Natal Battlefields Route. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The Elandslaagte battlefield is situated just south of the towns of Glencoe and Dundee, and west of Rorke's Drift and Isandlwana.
		The Museum at Rorke's Drift tells the story of the British Soldiers who so valiantly defended the small Rorke's Drift settlement following the crushing defeat at Isandlwana.
		Spioenkop was the scene of the most futile, and perhaps the bloodiest of the four battles fought in an effort by Sir Redvers Buller to relieve the beleaguered town of Ladysmith where British forces were besieged by Boer Commandos for 118 days.
	www.africaoafricatours.com /toursbattlefields.htm (910 words)

	The Battlefields of KZN - South Africa Tours, Coach Tour
		Spend a fascinating 2 days exploring the Natal Battlefields such as Rorkes Drift, Isandlwana, Ladysmith and Spioenkop accompanied by a guide.
		Some fierce battles were fought such as the battle of Isandlwana where Great Britain probably suffered its greatest defeat against indigenous army in its military history, Rorke's Drift where the most Victoria Cross medals for bravery were awarded, and the Battle of Spioenkop where the morning fog and a few miscalculations cost many of lives.
		This morning we cover the famous and awe inspiring battlefields of Rorke's Drift and Isandlwana.
	www.saplaces.co.za /cgi-bin/home?id=33 (309 words)

	Rorke's Drift, 1879 - by IAN KNIGHT
		Rorkes Drift sums up some of the best traditions of the British self-image: steadfastness against the odds, victory in adversity and the thin red line.
		The British stand deserves to go down in history as one of the most heroic actions of all time.
		Ian Knight recounts the course of this famous conflict in which no less than 11 Victoria crosses were won.
	www.zenithpress.com /ProductDetails_8449.ncm (101 words)

	Specialised Zulu War and Boer War Battlefield Tours
		Our choice of two tours allows you to decide whether you wish the shorter tour to take in Rorkes Drift, Fugitives Drift, Isandlwana, Dundee, Ladysmith, Spioen Cop, or to take the longer tour that takes you across South Africa to the Diamond Fields area for a further insight into the Boer War areas around Kimberley.
		Based in the Dundee area, this tour visits Rorkes Drift, Isandlwana and Fugitives Drift to see the sites of the epic battle between the Zulu Nation and the then might of the British Empire.
		Rorkes Drift will be covered in detail by our local guide who brings the story to life as we cover the individual heroics of members of the garrison.
	www.battlefieldtours.co.uk /tours3b.htm (534 words)

	Fugitives' Drift Anglo Zulu War Battlefield Tours
		Fugitives’ Drift is renowned for its battlefield tours to all the Zulu War and Anglo-Boer War battle sites in the region.
		The central of the three major invading columns forded the Buffalo River at Rorke's Drift.
		A great wing of the Zulu army went on to attack the British garrison at Rorke's Drift, and these warriors were beaten off in a battle that lasted all night.
	www.ecomallbiz.com /iwm19/battlefieldtours (329 words)

	120th Anniversary (January 1999)
		In January 1879, British soldiers crossed bayonet with assegai, confronting Zulu warriors in the bloody battles of Isandlwana and Rorkes Drift.
		The Zulus loved it, everyone keen to be first into the red soldiers lines, lots of noise, more singing and praise chanting before the impi moved off and we reformed [surprisingly with no casualties] to give the VIP’s three cheers.
		The following day saw us at Rorkes Drift, again an emotive place where we staged displays of drill and living history for the public.
	www.thediehards.co.uk /About/zululand_1999.htm (926 words)

	eBay.co.uk - rorkes drift, zulu, zulu war, Art items at low prices (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Rorkes Drift FDC Signed WWI VC Lt Cyril Martin
		The Battle Of Rorkes' Drift - The 'History Of Warfare'
		The Defence of Rorkes Drift by Alphonse De Neuville
	search.ebay.co.uk /rorkes-drift_W0QQfsooZ2QQfsopZ2QQsascsZ2 (342 words)

	Find Rorke's Drift Military Prints! Get results at MarkChurms.com
		Led by their commander, Prince Dabulamnzi kaMpnade, the main Zulu force attacks the British outpost at Rorke's Drift, 4.50pm, 2nd January 1879.
		Welsh Privates Robert Jones and William Jones dodge Zulus and assegais as they evacuate the last of the patients from the burning hospital at Rorke's Drift.
		This is just on ein a series of art prints by Mark Churms depicting the battle of the Defense of Rorke's Drift in Natal.
	www.markchurms.com /rorkes-drift-battle-1879-mark-churms-cranston-military-prints.html (631 words)

	Kwa-Zulu Natal Battlefields \| Kwa-Zulu Natal \| RhinoAfrica.com
		The British force at Rorkes Drift consisted of only 141 soldiers of whom 35 were ailing.
		The Fugitives Drift Lodge and Fugitives Drift Guest House is the most well known of the lodges in the area.
		Fugitives Drift Lodge is decorated in memorabilia and antiques.
	www.rhinoafrica.com /destinations/kwa-zulu_natal/kwa-zulu_natal_battlefields (573 words)

	Bill Race Prints
		Isandlwana was fought on the same day as Rorkes Drift, 22nd January 1879.
		Battle of Rorkes Drift was fought from mid afternoon on the 22nd January to the early hours of 23rd January 1879.
		Bill Race's painting captures a particularly desperate moment outside the hospital at Rorkes Drift.
	www.web-marketing.uk.com /displayroom (364 words)

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