In 1879, the British suffer a great loss at the Battle of Isandlwana due to incompetent leadership.

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Burt LancasterCol. Anthony Durnford

Peter O'TooleLord Chelmsford

John MillsSir Henry Bartle Frere

Denholm ElliottColonel Pulleine

Simon WardLt. Vereker

Nigel DavenportCol. Hamilton-Brown

Michael JaystonCol. Crealock

Peter VaughanQSM Bloomfield