Cape Mounted Rifles against Shakas Zulu Impis c.1827 by Chris Collingwood. (GS) NRG562 Major Erich Rudorffer (deceased)

Major Erich Rudorffer (deceased)

thus gaining what was called the spolia opima a guerdon that fell only to two other generals in the whole history of Rome

In total they had accounted for around 100 vessels sunk

The balance of maritime power in the Mediterranean was transformed at a stroke by the British air attack which disabled three Italian battleships in a few minutes

Cape Mounted Rifles against Shakas Zulu Impis c.1827 by Chris Collingwood. (GS) NRG562 Major Erich Rudorffer (deceased)DHM1499GS. Cape Mounted Rifled against Shakas Zulu Impis c. 1827 by Chris Collingwood. Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm)