He was offered one but requested a commission instead, going from an NCO to an officer which was extremely rare in the Victorian era. This proved a canny move on his part as he would finish his career as a Lt Colonel, an extraordinarily high position for a working class man of his time to rise to.
Lieutenant John Chard R. E., Otto Witt, Margareta Witt, Pvt. Henry Hook, Lt. Gonville Bromhead, Colour-Sergeant Bourne, Private Owen, Sergeant Maxfield, Corporal Allen, Private Thomas, and others
What is the plot of Zulu?
Outnumbered British soldiers do battle with Zulu warriors at Rorke's Drift.
What was the budget for Zulu?
$1.72 million
How much did Zulu earn at the US box office?
$8 million
What is Zulu rated?
Not Rated
What genre is Zulu?
Drama, Historical Drama, Historical, and War
How many awards has Zulu been nominated for?
1 nomination
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