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GGZ-10 - 2 Zulu Warriors
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The umCijo Zulu regiment was formed in 1867, and was known as “The Sharp Pointed”, and as uKhandempemvu “The White Headed”, probably because of the white cow tails in their head dress.
If the Zulu had had regimental colours like their British foes, then this young regiment would have carried one well marked with battle honours.
At Isandlwana the umCijo impi literally spear headed the attack on the camp, occupying the centre and moving forward on their stomachs under a hail of bullets till the defenders’ ammunition began to run out. The units in front of them were Natal Natives who broke and fled when the umCijo rose to their feet and charged. Although badly shot up, the umCijo wiped out the rear ranks of A and F companies.
Two months later, under the leadership of Mnyamana, they fell on the north side of the Kambula laager and suffered many casualties.
The umCijo this time led by Zibhebhu refused to allow the royal cattle to be sent to Chelmsford as a peace offering, and at Ulundi they were the first in the ill fated assault on the British square.
Brand: John Jenkins
