Rorke's Drift

“This book is highly recommended for its reliance on documentation and first-hand accounts, for the author’s captivating writing style, and for the excellent illustrations that help the reader to better picture the fighting in and around the compound.”– “IPMS/USA”“Thornton’s vivid narrative is complemented by illustrations, including some said to be previously unpublished. This hardcover book should hold appeal to anyone from casual readers to serious historians or collectors interested in recreating the valiant defense of Rorke’s Drift in miniature.”– “Toy Solder & Model Figure”

Through his research, Neil Thornton has contributed to various military publications. He has written articles on a diverse range of British military history and holds workshops for schools, historical groups and the Armed Forces. Neil also involves himself in a variety of military projects. He was born in 1979 and lives in Runcorn, Cheshire with his wife and daughter. He works in the chemical industry.