THE ZULU WAR
A TALK BY DUNCAN WILLS OF WINCANTON AUCTIONS ON BEHALF OF THE WINCANTON HISTORY SOCIETY
28 May 2025, 19:00 – 21:00 The Balsam Centre, Balsam Park, Wincanton BA9 9HB
A talk to explore the events leading up to the Zulu War, the massacre at Isandlwana and the defence of Rorke's Drift the key protagonists and their motivations, the culture of the Zulu, the weapons and tactics of both armies, the events as they unfolded and the consequences and aftermath while along the way correcting some common myths and popular inaccuracies from the much loved film and history.
Doors open 6.30pm with the talk starting at 7pm.
Entry Charges
Members: £2 per talk, which includes a free strip of raffle tickets
Non-members: £10.00
Under 18s: free
For more details see the Wincanton History Society website at:
https://www.wincantonhistorysociety.com/event-details-registration/the-zulu-war-1879
