Zulu Wars

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 151 min (2-video pack).

Year of production

1997

Availability

Sale; 2000 sale £19.99 (inclusive)

Documentation

Uses reconstructions of key events and battles, filmed on location in South Africa, to recount the rise of the Zulu nation and the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879. Covers the rise of Shaka Zulu, Boer commandos, the Battle of Blood River, Isandhlwana, Rourke’s Drift, the death of the heir to the French throne and the final battle of Ulundi. Narrated by John Hurt.

Subjects

History

Keywords

British Empire; colonial history; military operations; South Africa; Zulu wars

Credits

Contributor

Ian Knight

Cast

David Chandler
John Hurt

Sponsor

Name

TLC

Phone

020 7462 3600

Fax

020 7462 3700

Address

160 Great Portland Street
London W1N 5TV

Notes

Use for: The Learning Channel

Distributor

Name

Simply Media

Contact

Laura Smith

Email

info@simplymedia.tv

Web

http://www.simplymedia.tv/ External site opens in new window

Phone

0203 542 3722

Address

Highlight House
57 Margaret Street
London W1W 8SJ

Notes

Formerly known as DD Home Entertainment or DDHE