Frederic Thesiger, 2nd Baron Chelmsford
Also known as: Frederic Thesiger · Frederic Augustus Thesiger · Frederic Augustus Thesiger, 2nd Baron Chelmsford
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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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.
Pearson commanded a separate British invasion column, illustrating the divided…
Pearson commanded a separate British invasion column, illustrating the divided campaign beyond Isandlwana.
Frere’s ultimatum precipitated the invasion that Chelmsford…
Frere’s ultimatum precipitated the invasion that Chelmsford commanded in 1879.
Frederic Thesiger, 2nd Baron Chelmsford: people, places, and context for the episode.
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.