Morosi’s stronghold
Troubles around the world, as seen by The Graphic in London in 1867
Morosi’s stronghold
A short story: Chipepo’s Box
Baobab in the Zambezi Valley in Zimbabwe
Photo taken by daveandlolo
Chipepo swipes at the flies that cling to his left eye. He rubs a gnarled knuckle into the eye’s inflamed corner and sighs. He leans back against the tree.
Ken Gillings on battles, Isandlwana, Rorke’s Drift, and VCs
Ken Gillings in full swing at Isandlwana
First an apology – in a previous post on The Phraser I stated, incorrectly, that the defence of Rorke’s Drift earned the highest number of Victoria Crosses ever for a single action. I was wrong.
I turned to Ken Gillings for advice. He allowed me to use the article that follows to clarify the position.
