Zulu War, 1879; Zululand (South Africa) -- History -- To 1879
Men.
Naval Brigade of H.M.S. _Shah_ and _Tenedos_,
except the Royal Marines of the _Shah_ 350
The 57th Regiment 640
2 companies the "Buffs" 140
5 companies 99th Regiment 430
5th Battalion N.N.C. 1200
Mounted infantry 70
Do. volunteers 40
Do. natives 130
Native foot scouts 150
Commissariat and transport department —
Medical department —
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Total 1660 whites.
1480 N.C.
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Grand total 3140 fighting men.
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Artillery—2 9-pounder guns.
2 24-pounder rocket tubes.
1 Gatling gun.
There accompanied this division of the column the train of
supplies for Ekowe (a month's supply for 1200 men, about 25
waggons); a train of supplies for both divisions of the column for
10 days, about 25 waggons.
SECOND DIVISION OF THE COLUMN.
Lieutenant-Colonel Pemberton, 60th Rifles, commanding.
Men.
Naval Brigade of H.M.S. _Boadicea_ 190
Royal Marines, _Shah_ and _Boadicea_ 100
60th Rifles 540
91st Highlanders 850
4th Battalion N.N.C. 800
Commissariat and transport department —
Medical department —
————
Total 1680 whites.
800 N.C.
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Total fighting men 2480
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Artillery—2 24-pounder rocket tubes.
1 Gatling gun.
Grand total 1660 whites.
1680 do.
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3340
1480 natives.
800 do.
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2280
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Grand total of fighting men 5620
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