Victoria Crosses of the Zulu and Boer Wars

The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Anglo-Zulu and Boer wars, providing a detailed account of the awards and the soldiers who earned them.
The 107 Victoria Crosses awarded to British and Commonwealth soldiers during the Anglo-Zulu and Boer wars are documented in this book, which honors their bravery and self-sacrifice. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in these conflicts, providing information on the awards, the soldiers, and their careers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 07 March 2022
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

This comprehensive chronicle of the Victoria Crosses bestowed upon British and Commonwealth soldiers during the Anglo-Zulu and Boer wars stands as a vital resource for anyone with a deep fascination in these pivotal conflicts that unfolded at the peak of the British empire in southern Africa. The British army faced rigorous trials in its clashes with the Zulu kingdom and the Boer states, and the 107 Victoria Crosses that were awarded serve as a testament to the intensity of the warfare and the remarkable courage and selflessness displayed by the soldiers involved. The book pays homage to their extraordinary achievements in action at renowned battlegrounds such as Isandlwana, Rorke's Drift, Ladysmith, Colenso, and Mafeking, where they were forced to summon extraordinary reserves of bravery amidst the flames of battle. Each entry provides the name and rank of the Victoria Cross recipient, as well as the date and location of the courageous act that earned them this prestigious honor. The narratives themselves are vividly recounted, offering a firsthand account of the bravery and resilience displayed by these valiant individuals. Furthermore, the book offers valuable information on the subsequent careers of the VC recipients, detailing their achievements and contributions after the wars. It also provides the locations of their medals and the resting places of these heroes.

Weight: 626g
Dimension: 165 x 241 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399099134