Picture No | 10218359 |
Date | 1879 |
Description | Death of the Prince Imperial; arrival of the body at Itelezi |
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The Prince Imperial of France was an impetuous and impulsive young man and had insisted on fighting in the Zulu war, after attending the Royal Military Academy. He had been given orders to observe the fighting , not to take part, but his desire for military glory took him into dangerous situations and this one proved fatal.
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Source | . 1879. double page spread, bottom right.. By Melton Proir. |
Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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