The Indunas

Mapoza is in position, invisible to the foe, his silent warriors ready to strike.  He will wait until the horns of the Impi have engaged and then storm the gun and kill the gunners. He is re inforced.

N’Konkoni (Red shields) races for the hills on the British flank.  N’Konkoni has now seized the high ground on the British flank.  Bhekisisa (Black shields) could do the same, but decides to go straight at the foe to fix them in position. They both move forward, Bhekisisa’s men now in the open and vulnerable to fire. 

Ibubesi (mixed colour shields) and Indlovu (Black and White shields) can see the British volunteers and intend destroying them before setting about the various Cape tribesmen who have cunningly taken up position in the rear. Off they go at a sprint.

Captain Turvey can now see there is no point in going for the high ground as there are Zulus on it.  He ponders, perhaps he’ll stay where he is.

A frantic McHearty orders his men to move the gun and secure a target and this they do.

Mr Dewhurst suggests to the chaps that they shoot at the Zulus.  They do, and down a couple but not the fellow with the blue feather who seems to be some sort of ring leader.   The fellows seem happy enough, Captain Turvey’s Sailors are protecting their flank and the very competent Sgt Fagan is waiting behind them in case they might need help.

Sgt Fagan holds his position but he’s thinking ahead.