Frederic Thesiger, 2nd Baron Chelmsford Also known as: Frederic Thesiger · Frederic Augustus Thesiger · Frederic Augustus Thesiger, 2nd Baron Chelmsford
Community · History General Frederic Augustus Thesiger, 2nd Baron Chelmsford, was a British Army officer who rose to prominence during the Anglo-Zulu War, when an expeditionary force under his command suffered a decisive defeat at the hands of a Zulu force at the Battle of Isandlwana in 1879.
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Related to Henry Pulleine 90% Chelmsford left Pulleine responsible for the camp when he departed with part…
Chelmsford left Pulleine responsible for the camp when he departed with part of his force; Durnford arrived later.
Related to Charles Pearson (British Army officer) 90% Pearson commanded a separate British invasion column, illustrating the divided…
Pearson commanded a separate British invasion column, illustrating the divided campaign beyond Isandlwana.
Related to Henry Bartle Frere 90% Frere’s ultimatum precipitated the invasion that Chelmsford…
Frere’s ultimatum precipitated the invasion that Chelmsford commanded in 1879.
Related to Isandlwana, 1879: A Zulu Victory 80% Frederic Thesiger, 2nd Baron Chelmsford: people, places, and context for the episode.
Explore how Frederic Thesiger, 2nd Baron Chelmsford connects to “Isandlwana, 1879: A Zulu Victory”. General Frederic Augustus Thesiger, 2nd Baron Chelmsford, was a British Army officer who rose to prominence during the Anglo-Zulu War, when an expeditionary force under his command suffered a decisive defeat at the hands of a Zulu force at the Battle of Isandlwana in 1879.