@paladin.archives: 150 British soldiers faced off against an army of over 4,000 Zulu warriors at Rorke’s Drift in 1879 🛡️🔥 Against impossible odds, Lt. John Chard and his men held their ground through an entire night of relentless siege! But how did a tiny garrison pull off one of the most unbelievable defenses in military history? 😱 • 150 defenders successfully held off an estimated 4,000 Zulu warriors all night long. • A record 11 Victoria Crosses were awarded for bravery in this single battle. • The defenders turned mealbags and biscuit boxes into emergency fortification walls to survive. Want the step-by-step breakdown? Comment “GUIDE” below to get the direct link to download the app sent to your DMs! 👇 📲 Download paladin, the “Duolingo for history”, via the link in bio! #RorkesDrift #MilitaryHistory #HistoryBuff #Paladin #AncientBattles
