UK Die Hard re-enactors lay wreaths at Isandlwana
A moving ceremony in the shadows of Isandlwana hilll
Lead by Tim Rose, re-eanactors from the UK Die Hards, on Saturday laid wreaths at the Isandlwana battlefield marking the 140th anniversary of the historic Anglo Zulu battle of 1879.
Joined by a group of tourists on an educational tour organised by Talana Museum curator, Pam McFadden and tour guide, Pat Rundgren, the redcoated soldiers sang hymns and wreaths were laid at the monument to the 24h Regiment who lost their lives. Tribute was also paid at the monument to the Natal Carbineers who fought at the battle.
Casualties at the Battle of Isandlwana:
Fifty-two British officers and 806 non-commissioned ranks were killed. Around 60 Europeans survived the battle. 471 black Africans died fighting for the British. Zulu casualties have to be estimated and are set at around 2 000 dead, either on the field or from wounds. The Zulus captured 1 000 rifles with the whole of the column’s reserve ammunition supply.
Die Hards at Isandlwana
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