Prince Dabulamanzi kaMpande
(half-brother of the Zulu king Cetshwayo kaMpande)
Friday 14 June 2019
First Zulus Painted
My first Zulus completed (bases to be decided later). Not exactly 'fahsands of 'em', but the first five of the uDloko amabutho.
Part of the Undi Corps commanded by Prince Dabulamanzi kaMpande, these Zulus were in reserve (the 'loins' of the Zulu 'Horns of the Buffalo' formation) at Isandlwana. They had already force-marched 20 miles that day and arrived at Rorke's Drift around 4.30 p.m. The uDloko along with three other amabutho (regiments), comprised the nearly 4,000 strong Undi Corps which would attack the defenders of the mission station for the next twelve hours.
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6 comments:
They look good Martin, now only a few more thousands to go :)
Absolutely splendid!
Dont fire until you can see the whites of their eyes. Wait a minute there are no whites to their eyes. :)
Looking good mi Lord.
Thanks Frank, as you say 'fahsands more to do!
Thanks, Michael.
Cheers, John. Trying to get as many Zulus done as I can before the big set arrives.
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