Contents
List of maps................................ iv
Abbreviations used in notes............. v
Preface to the revised edition................ vi
Foreword................................... vii
1. The Coming of War.............. 1
2. Mobilization--The First Regiment, Pioneers and Mounted
Troops............... 17
3. Mobilization (continued)--The Second and Third
Regiments.................................... 29
4. The Third Regiment in the Zulu Country....... 37
5. Disaster at Isandlwana................................ 47
6. Escape from the Zulu Country............ 63
7. Disbanding of the Third Regiment...... 74
8. The Second Regiment to Eshowe and Back....... 79
9. Remodelling of the Contingent............... 85
10. The Relief of Eshowe............. 91
11. War in the Thorns................ 105
12. War on the Plain............. 115
13. War in the Hills....................... 125
14. In the Zulu Heartland................ 135
15. Victory at Ulundi............ 145
16. The King Chase........................... 155
17. The Return of Peace....... 166
Bibliographical Essay.............................. 175