Zulu Kings and their Armies

by Diane Canwell, Jon Sutherland

Overview

Covering nearly one hundred years of Zulu military history, this book focuses on the creation, maintenance, development, tactics and ultimate destruction of the Zulu army. It studies the armies, weapons and tactics under the rule of the five Zulu kings from Shaka to Dinizulu.

The rule of each of the five kings is examined in terms of their relationships with the army and how they raised regiments to expand their influence in the region. All the major battles and campaigns are discussed with reference to the development of the weapons and tactics of the army. Internal regimental dynamics, their history, customs and rituals are also examined, particularly the social importance of the regiments.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781526782083
Publisher:	Pen and Sword
Publication date:	11/20/2020
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Diane Canwell has written widely on historical subjects, in particular on military and aviation history, and has long been fascinated by the history of Norfolk and its military heritage. Among her many books are 'The RAF Air Sea Rescue Service 1918-1986', 'The Battle of Jutland' and 'Air War Malta'.

Jonathan Sutherland has written widely on historical subjects, in particular on military and aviation history, and has long been fascinated by the history of Norfolk and its military heritage. Among his many books are The RAF Air Sea Rescue Service 1918-1986, The Battle of Jutland and Air War Malta.

Table of Contents

Glossary of Zulu Military Terms vii

Introduction 1

Chapter 1 Bantu Warfare 5

Chapter 2 Shaka kaSenzangakhona 12

Chapter 3 Shaka's Army 26

Chapter 4 Mzilikazi's Matabele 44

Chapter 5 Dingane kaSenzangakhona 59

Chapter 6 Mpande kaSenzangakhona and the Zulu Civil War 78

Chapter 7 Cetshwayo kaMpande 1873-February 1879 91

Chapter 8 Cetshwayo kaMpande March-August 1879 118

Chapter 9 Restoration 147

Chapter 10 Dinuzulu 160

Appendix 1 The Zulu Regiments 177

Appendix 2 Timeline 183

Bibliography 188

Index 191