can any one tell me where i can find detailed accounts of the battle of Rorkes drift?

Question

im trying to do some research on the battle and i need detailed accounts by the survivors of all ranks.
There was a website with them all on called victorian voices but the section of the site that had them is no longer available.
the offical website for the battle only has 1 account so some others please

Answer 1

There are many sites.
the first site is a link to the VC winners

At Rorke's Drift, eleven Victoria Crosses were awarded. Seven to the 2nd Battalion, 24th (2nd Warwickshire) Regiment of Foot, one to the Army Medical Department, one to the Royal Engineers, one to the Commissariat and Transport Department and one to the Natal Native Contingent.

there is a link to FREDERICK HITCH VC's web page.

the South African Museums web page

The Zulu website, with sound recordings.

web sites of the The Royal Regiment of Wales was formed in 1969 by the amalgamation of two of Wales' most famous and distinguished regiments, namely The South Wales Borderers (24th Foot) and The Welch Regiment (41st/69th Foot).

The Royal Engineers Museum and Library tell the story of the Corps of Royal Engineers and military engineering.

Answer 2

Why don't you try reading the histories of Rorkes Drift of which there are many usually incorporated into books about the Zulu war. The Washing of the Spears is informative and exciting and so is John Prebbles account. Internet is good ---books are better.
Cheers

Answer 3

This one has a copy of the Roll Call taken after the battle by Lieutenant Chard.

http://www.remuseum.org.uk/biography/chard/chards_roll.html

Reverend Smith's diary.
http://www.rorkesdriftvc.com/defenders/smith_account.htm

http://www.rorkesdriftvc.com/vc/bromhead.htm

Chard's report to Queen Victoria
http://www.rorkesdriftvc.com/vc/chard_account.htm

Surgeon Reynolds account of the Battle
http://www.rorkesdriftvc.com/vc/reynolds_account.htm

Private Henry Hook's account
http://www.rorkesdriftvc.com/vc/hook_account.htm

I wont bore everyone with the whole list. It is all supplied at the links provided.

Answer 4

Try:
http://www.kwazulu.co.uk/

http://www.rorkesdriftvc.com/
There are many links in the text of this site.
Some of the links take you to accounts of how the
Victoria Crosses were won and by whom and other information.

Answer 5

Try this website: http://www.rorkesdriftvc.com/

Here's a link to my google search in case you want to research other sites.

http://www.google.com/search?q=battle+of+Rorkes+drift&sourceid=navclient-ff&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1B3GGGL_enUS234US234

Answer 6

There's a lot of authentic detail in the film 'ZULU'.

Answer 7

Try this link:

http://www.militaryhistoryonline.com/19thcentury/rorkesdrift/default.aspx