Mens on top of Isandlwana hill

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I have read before on the forum that the Zulus climbed the top of Isandlwana hill and killed the Britishs there,is that true? And why they not try to hide or conceal themself,if so the history can be much different.

Subject: Re: Mens on top of Isandlwana hill Fri Nov 03, 2023 4:06 pm

Not the top. They did climb up a path or route on the east flank to oust what was left of Younghusband's company, the last man of which climbed higher to hide in a cave, allegedly, before he was eventually killed.

Subject: Re: Mens on top of Isandlwana hill Sat Nov 04, 2023 3:05 am

Yes your correct when Durnford arrived at around 10am he ordered Lieutenant Higginson to send some men up Isandlwana mount itself. Then when the first shots of the discovery took place and as the Zulus arrived at Mkwene which is only a 15 minute difference in time. These men on top of Isandlwana actually saw the right horn deploying early which then prompted Pulleine to send Melvill out to warn Essex to recall those two company's back to the firing line. Also we do have Zulu testimony confirming they did throw off some of the enemy from Isandlwana mount itself.

One can confirm this in Essex and Higginsons testimony

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I wonder why they didn't try to hide when all hope was gone.

Subject: Re: Mens on top of Isandlwana hill Sat Nov 04, 2023 7:34 am

The Zulu saw there was men on top of Isandlwana from a good distance of, remember from the time they went up to the time the battle was lost would have been over 3 hours long.

NO HOPE OF HIDDING.

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Thanks you for your infos sir

Subject: Re: Mens on top of Isandlwana hill Sat Nov 04, 2023 9:27 am

Those few scouts were NNC not British regulars.

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Interesting thanks you sir

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