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Kristi's avatar

In his memoir, Spare, Prince Harry describes learning of the Battle of Rorke’s Drift from, shall we say, a different perspective…?

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Robot Bender's avatar

Let me guess. "Heroic British troops, yada yada yada?"

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Joe Schoolcraft's avatar

There is a Swedish Metal group named, Sabaton, who sings, Rorke's Drift, and it is actually really good. The whole concept of the group is to combine actual history and heavy metal. James you might want to give them a listen.

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Sunshine's avatar

I looked them up, and found this, rounding up a more complete picture of this event, although still from a euro-centric view. The small group of “defenders” were, after all, interlopers.

https://www.sabaton.net/historical-facts/the-battle-of-rorkes-drift/

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Caroline Brown's avatar

With you on the first bit. Muppet Christmas Carol is awesome in many ways

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