The Road To Isandlwana – Philip Gon

Philip Gon’s compelling military history, “The Road To Isandlwana,” traces the fateful journey of the 1st Battalion 24th Regiment. Starting with their 1875 arrival in Southern Africa, Gon explores the personalities and experiences that forged this highly-regarded unit. The book re-interprets the disastrous 1879 encounter at Isandlwana from the perspective of individual soldiers, whose progress is carefully traced until their fateful confrontation with the mighty Zulu army. By detailing the years of this imperial battalion, the narrative reveals how their reputation and a euphoric overestimation of their own potency influenced their ultimate performance and demise.