UNITS OF THE ZULU WAR 1879
Naval Brigade Gatling Gun Crew
When the navy came ashore they brought with them their own artillery including Gatling guns. They were mounted on gun carriages that were smaller than their royal artillery equivalents. They were used at the battle of Nyezane that took place on the same day as Isandlwana but with completely different results. When used as part of a fortified position Gatlings could keep the Zulus at bay. At Gingindlovu only one Zulu reached the British position and he was a 10 year old boy. The crew of HMS Boadicea adopted him as a mascot back on their ship.
Amazing Gatling gun!