Incident at the Battle of Isandlwana, Anglo-Zulu War, 22 January 1879. Artist: Charles Edwin Fripp
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Incident at the Battle of Isandlwana, Anglo-Zulu War, 22 January 1879. Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill (24th Regiment) dying to save the Queen's colours. Isandlwana was a devastating defeat for the British Army at the hands of the Zulus. Of a force of 1400 officers and men only 60 escaped with their lives. Melvill and Coghill were later awarded posthumous VCs for their actions.
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Creator
- Charles Edwin Fripp, attributed to: British: Artist, painter, draughtsman
Subject
- Teignmouth Melvill: British: Soldier
- Nevill Josiah Aylmer Coghill: British, Irish: Soldier
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History & Politics War & Military Wars, Battles & Events
Society & Culture Death & Burial
History & Politics War & Military Military Uniform & Equipment
History & Politics War & Military Military Figures & Personnel
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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4090x2590
File Size : 31,035kb
Aliases
- 006269
- 006269
- 0390006082
- 1-148-737
- 1148737
- 6082
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