b'THE BLOODY FIGHT FORTHE ZULU WARITALIAN INDEPENDENCE Scan hereTHE WASHING OF THE SPEARS Scan here for the fullfor the full itinerary itineraryTHE BATTLES OF 1859 AND 1866 1st14 March 2025SOLD OUT Historical Background1528 November 2025 First annexed by Britain in the Napoleonic Wars, the Cape of Good Hope was 1520 October 2024 Historical Background 12 days a vital position on the route to the Far East, but South Africa never rivalled 6 days After nearly 20 years of enlightened French hegemony, the Congress ofIndia in importance within the Empire. And yet the battles between Queen Expert Historian: Victorias red-coated battalions and the lightly armed Zulu forces have Expert Historian: Vienna saw Northern Italy once more placed under oppressive Austro- Ian Knight remained vibrant in the memory of both adversaries as few other imperial Major General Hungarian control as demonstrated by the ensuing development ofevents have done.the Quadrilateral Fortress system. But the sparks of nationalism couldActivity Level: 2/3John Drewienkiewicz not be extinguished and as Sardinia (Piedmont) grew in strength sheIn 1879, with Britain at the height of her imperial power, Lord Chelmsfords Activity Level: 2 provided leadership for the drive for Italian independence and unification.This fascinating study of the Anglo-Zuluthree columns marched into Zululand on a punitive expedition to teach the Encouraged by the five day Milan revolt on 22 March 1848 she declared warZulu King Cetshwayo a lesson. Two equally professional armies with totally on the Habsburg Empire only to be defeated at Custoza and Novara. But byWar takes us to ground that has hardlydifferent fighting traditions and weapons met and fought with startling ceding Nice and Savoy to France, Sardinia bought the support of Napoleon IIIchanged since the memorable events ofresults. At Isandlwana the Zulus inflicted the most humiliating defeat of During this six-day tour to northern Italy weand thus encouraged, once again engineered war in April 1859. The bloodythe period, all set amongst spectacularthe Victorian era on the over-confident British battalions. Yet hours later will visit five battlefields that were pivotaland unimaginative battles of Magenta and Solferino followed but whichscenery still populated by Zulu tribes andthe small number of determined and well-led defenders at Rorkes Drift in the struggle for Italian Independence:consolidated Piedmonts dominance of Lombardy. When in June 1866,an abundance of wildlife. As well as visitingdrove off repeated Zulu attacks and captured the publics admiration. In the the allied victories in 1859 at Montebello,Prussia struck against Austria, the recently declared Kingdom of Italy oncebattle sites such as Isandlwana, Rorkes Driftend the rifle inevitably triumphed over the spear. It is a story of arrogance Palestro, Magenta and Solferino and theagain took the offensive but was defeated at the second battle of Custoza. and others that have gone down in Britishand determination, reality check at Custoza in 1866. Well bemilitary folklore, we will be discussing the based in the colourful Lombardy city oftraditions and men, armies and tactics of both sides, theirinnovations, but Magenta, and Peschiera which providesproblems, successes and failures. us with a fine example of a Quadrilateralabove all amazing fortress, perched on the banks of theBut this is much more than just a battlefieldindividual bravery incredibly beautiful Lake Garda. Throughouttour: we will be staying in comfortableon both sides. The our travels we will truly grasp how thelodges and hotels, and will have ampleold Zulu nation was breath-taking mountainous terrain andopportunity to observe the local people anddestroyedbut rivers influenced the strategy and planningcustoms as well as participating in a gameat the cost of a of both sides. drive featuring many of Africas best lovedsignificant dent animals such as the elephant, rhino, giraffe,to British military zebra, leopard and antelope. prestige.Please note: there is a maximum of 12 rooms available on this tour due to the limited capacity of some accommodation.Day 0 Depart on overnight flight from London to Johannesburg or make your own arrangements to join the tour at the hotel.Day 1 .Assemble Arrivals Hall, Johannesburg Airport. Fly to Durban. Fort Pearson, site of the Ultimatum Tree. Overnight in Princes Grant. (L,D)Day 2.Gingindlovu, Nyezane, Eshowe mission, cemetery, Fort Nongqayi historical museum and complex. Two nights in Eshowe. (B,L,D)Day 3.Drive deep into Zulu country to visit the grave of King Cetshwayo. (B,L,D)Day 4.Ulundi battlefield and museum, homestead of King Cetshwayo at oNdini.Day 1 . Milan. Fly LondonMilan Linate - or make your own arrangements to2 nights at Hluhluwe Game Reserve. (B,L,D)join the tour at the hotel. Risorgimento Museum. Travel to Magenta.Day 5.Hluhluwe Game Drive. Full day open game drive in search of the big five: Introductory talk and pre-dinner drinks. (2 nights). (D) lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant and buffalo. (B,L,D)Day 2. Montebello and Palestro. Stradella Gap, Montebello, Palestro. (B,D) Day 6 Hlobane Mountain, graves of Campbell and Lloyd. 2 nights at Vryheid. Day 3. Magenta and Peschiera. Magenta battlefield and museum, ossuary and(B,L,D)monuments. Peschiera Fortress, Peschiera. (three nights). (B,D) Day 7 .Ntombe Spruit. (B,L,D)Day 4. Custoza. Full day at Custoza. (B,D) Day 8 Khambula, Blood River & Prince Imperial monument. 4 nights at Isandlwana Lodge. (B,L,D)Day 5. Solferino. Full day at Solferino - San Martino tower battlefield museums,Day 9 Isandlwana 1: Ngwebeni valley, Zulu knoll, battlefield monuments, British the chapel and ossuary. (B,D) lines, Durnfords Donga. (B,L,D)ESSENTIALS Day 6 The Red Cross. Red Cross Monument, climb the Spy of Italy, InternationalESSENTIALS Day 10 .Isandlwana 2. Walk fugitives trail, Melville and Coghills graves, Best available hotels, meals asRed Cross museum in Castiglione. Transfer to Milan airport for our returnBest available hotels, meals asChelmsfords route. (B,L,D)indicated, drinks with dinner, allflight to London or perhaps extend your stay in Italy. (B) indicated, drinks with dinner, allDay 11 Rorkes Drift. (B,L,D)entrance fees, tour manager andentrance fees, tour manager andDay 12 .Drive to Johannesburg. Farewells at Johannesburg airport or overnight expert historian throughout, allexpert historian throughout, allreturn flight to London, or perhaps extend your stay in South Africa. 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