January 11 - This Day in History
Jan 11, 2021 0:26:49 GMT -5
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January 11, 1879 - 7,800 British, colonial and native troops cross the Buffalo River at Rorke’s Drift in South Africa beginning the Anglo-Zulu War.
South Africa Scott #521a from 1979. This sheet contains stamps commemorating the battles of Isandlwana (Scott #519), Ulundi (Scott #520), and Rorke’s Drift (Scott #521).
Zululand Scott #15 from 1894. After the conquest of Zuululand, it became a part of the British Empire and, as such, stamps were issued.
South Africa Scott #521a from 1979. This sheet contains stamps commemorating the battles of Isandlwana (Scott #519), Ulundi (Scott #520), and Rorke’s Drift (Scott #521).
Zululand Scott #15 from 1894. After the conquest of Zuululand, it became a part of the British Empire and, as such, stamps were issued.