Unfortunately, no. The Vereker-saves-the-colors scene was a bit of romantic fiction. The body of William Vereker was found at the scene of the last stand made by Colonel Durnford and his men. I commend the reader to the excellent history of the Zulu War, "The Washing of the Spears", by Donald Morris.
Col. Durnford, Lord Chelmsford, Lt. William Vereker, Sir Henry Bartle Frere, Col. Hamilton-Brown, Col. Crealock, Q.S.M. Bloomfield, Lt. Melvill, Lt. Coghill, Cetshwayo, and others
What is the plot of Zulu Dawn?
A dramatization of the Battle of Isandlwana, where the British Army met its match against the Zulu nation.
What was the budget for Zulu Dawn?
11.75 million
What is Zulu Dawn rated?
PG
What genre is Zulu Dawn?
Adventure, Drama, Historical Drama, Historical, and War
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By what name was Zulu Dawn (1979) officially released in India in English?