Statements (23)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:military_unit
|
gptkbp:activeDuring |
gptkb:Anglo-Zulu_War
|
gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Anthony_William_Durnford
gptkb:John_Dartnell |
gptkbp:country |
gptkb:Colony_of_Natal
|
gptkbp:disbanded |
1879
heavy losses at Isandlwana |
gptkbp:formedIn |
1878
|
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Natal Native Contingent
|
gptkbp:notableEngagement |
gptkb:Battle_of_Isandlwana
gptkb:Battle_of_Rorke's_Drift |
gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:British_Army
|
gptkbp:recruitedFrom |
African auxiliaries
|
gptkbp:role |
scout
skirmishing auxiliary infantry |
gptkbp:size |
over 7,000 men
|
gptkbp:uniform |
minimal, often civilian clothing
|
gptkbp:weapon |
muskets
spears few rifles |
gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_Rorke's_Drift
|
gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
|