Zulu
Back in 1879, through the Zulu wars, both man-of-the-people, Lt. John Chard and snooty Lt Gonville Bromhead were in charge of protecting the isolated Natal outpost of Rorke's Drift from tribal hordes, carrying out during an Alamo-like siege till they have been overrun, losing the conflict, but moving down in history as heroes. 150 soldiers defended a supply station against some 4000 Zulus, aided by the Martini-Henry gun"with some guts behind it". In the 100 years because the Victoria Cross was created for valour and guts beyond that normally due to their British soldier in face of their enemy just 1344 happen to be awarded. Eleven of these were won by the defenders of their mission station at Rorke's Drift, Natalto the 1879.
Released: 1964-01-22