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Policy shift in South Africa and the Zulu War debate
The piece argues that peace should be favored over continued war. It notes 30,000 British troops in Natal with 2,000 more en route, and warns the campaign risks deserting the army to climate and disease. It criticizes Sir Bartle Frere and calls for a ceasefire and genuine instructions to end the conflict with Cetewayo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cetewayo
Lord Chelmsford
Bartle Frere
M. Hicks-Beach
Lord Chelmeford
Natal
England
Abyssinia
Ashantee
Standard
Tugela
Gingihlovo
60Th Rifles
Colenso
Garnet Wolseley