Brutal Valour Quotes

“What’s more, the citizens of Natal began to assess and question the reasoning behind the war. The loudest voice came from Bishop John Colenso, an outspoken critic of the invasion since Sir Henry Bartle-Frere first spoke of the supposed ‘Zulu threat’.”
― James Mace, Cruelty of Fate: The Fight for Khambula

“Cetshwayo, sensing there were vast numbers of men absent, asked where the rest of his regiments were. When told that they were dead, the king prohibited his people from the traditional celebrations following such a victory. Instead, he called for a time of mourning and is quoted as saying, “A spear has been thrust into the belly of our nation…there are not enough tears to mourn the dead.”
― James Mace, Brutal Valour: The Tragedy of Isandlwana

“sick”
― James Mace, Lost Souls: The Forgotten Heroes of Eshowe

“or”
― James Mace, Die by the Blade

“supplied with sufficient cartridges.”
― James Mace, Brutal Valour: The Tragedy of Isandlwana

“as my great-uncle says, much of the”
― James Mace, Soldier of Rome: The Last Campaign

“I guess I’ve never had anyone expect anything of me before. I feel so overwhelmed at the possibility of letting these men down,”
― James Mace, Soldier of Rome: The Legionary