W Britain Model Figures and Toy Soldiers 20204 Zulu Chief Signaling, 1879

W Britain Model Figures and Toy Soldiers 20204 Zulu Chief Signaling, 1879. Zulu command structure was set up into hierarchical divisions just like any army, modern or ancient. An iNduna was a tribal leader who would command these military divisions. An Elder iNduna had overall command of a particular force. He would have been in service for many years and one or more of these experienced chiefs might accompany a large corps on an important campaign. Under them would be a Senior iNduna who controlled the corps' grouping. Under them would be the corps commander. Coordination of tactical movements was supplied by the iziNduna (plural of iNduna) who used hand signals and messengers to deliver orders. Beneath them at a regimental level were lower ranked iNduna who acted much like the NCOs maintaining discipline and bolstering moral. Matte finish 1/30th scale 54mm. W. Britain's Zulu War metal toy soldiers, figures and diorama supplies are the premiere matte finish choice for collectors and diorama builders. You'll find the historical Battle of Rourke's Drift well represented in individual foot figures from the British, Natal, and Zulu forces, artillery, personalities, dramatic multi-figure vignettes, and diorama accessories and supplies. Shop our extensive collection of W. Britain's Zulu War figures here. On January 22nd, 1879, a small British garrison of 139 soldiers faced an attack from a force of over 4,000 Zulu warriors at the mission station of Rorke's Drift in South Africa. Despite being outnumbered almost thirty to one, the British soldiers, led by Lieutenant John Chard and Lieutenant Gonville Bromhead, held off wave after wave of fierce Zulu attacks over the course of a grueling 12-hour battle. The bravery and tenacity of the British defenders ultimately prevailed, with the Zulu warriors eventually retreating. This epic battle has gone down in history as one of the most remarkable military engagements of all time, and serves as a testament to the courage and determination of the British soldiers who fought against overwhelming odds to defend their position at Rorke's Drift.