The defensive British force was rewarded by Queen Victoria's government with no fewer than 11 Victoria Crosses. The battle was part of the wider Anglo-Zulu war took place during 1879.

FIRING BLANK CARTRIDGES.; THE ELEVENTH BRIGADE PURSUING AN IMAGINARY FOE ON STATEN ISLAND. Give this article Oct. 15, 1879 The New York Times Archives See the article in its original context from ...

Dundee Courier Moths, British soldiers gather at Rorke’s Drift to honour heroes of 1879 battle The bravery of the combatants, both British and Zulu, continues to be respected and remembered by ...