zulu war, 1879

Ensign Sebastian Early, serving in South Africa with his regiment, takes over the job of Provost-Marshall after the death of his friend and becomes caught up in the illegal killing of Zulu warriors, as well as investigations into the possible murder of a captain and the theft of a major's gold watch.

Provides information about Zulu warriors, discussing when and where they fought, how they were trained, their weapons and gear, and their decline.

Discusses the history and culture of the South African Zulus, whose warriors astonished the British with their skill and fierceness during the 1879 Zulu War.

Text and photographs depict scenes from the Zulu War and discuss the causes of the war, opposing forces, and the course of the campaign.