[bd476]

Ancient Man wrote: "I have studied the battle of Rorke’s Drift extensively throughout the years. It’s simply incredible that there were any survivors, especially since these same Zulu warriors had slaughtered so many British troops just days before."

Thank you Ancient Man. More Victoria Crosses were awarded for Rorke's Drift than any battle ever. The men proved their courage and valor that day. Each man who received the Victoria Cross deserves the greatest respect.

I just now found a very clear audio of Sir Richard Burton reading off the names of the men who received the Victoria Cross in The Battle of Rorke's Drift:

Zulu 07. The V.C. Roll and Men Of Harlech

Including narration by Richard Burton (tracks 1 & 7), this is the original version of the very brief but effective score by John Barry for the 1964 movie. Listen for the strings behind all that brass and percussion.

[Ancient Man]

Thanks, bd476. That’s a great part of the movie!

[miss marmelstein]

Burton’s narration is a thing of beauty in that film. Oh, if he had only sustained his greatness and not gone for the dirty lucre!