Topic: Politics
Updated: Tuesday, 24 October 2017 7:27 PM CDT
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The British, with the imperialistic goal of increasing England's exploitable territory in Africa, set their sights on South Africa. This brought the British Empire into direct confrontation with the Zulu Kingdom. In 1879, the British invaded Zululand and this initiated the Anglo-Zulu War. Eleven days into their invasion the British force had their first major battle with the Zulus, on January 22, 1879 at a place called Isandlwana (Isandhlwana).
The British Army had fought other armies in Africa. They had usually employed guerrilla ambush and hit-and-run tactics. The British expected the same from the Zulus. However, the Zulus had been militarized under the great king Shaka. Everything from training to weaponry had been reformed, all with the goal of dominating enemies in major battles. The British would learn the differences between the Zulus and other foes at Isandwana.
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The result of the battle was the greatest defeat of the British Empire by a native army EVER!!! What followed was the failure of Britain's invasion of Zululand, and a retreat by British forces. In future clashes the British Army learned to classify Zulu infantry as "Light Cavalry" due to their speed, stamina, and distances covered when "running" to battle -- STILL BEING READY TO FIGHT UPON ARRIVAL!
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THE GREEN GHOST OF 47TH STREET
Some tales are not repeated out of pure fear. One such story originated on Chicago's Southside. The old-timers in the area won't tell, and those that don't know prefer not to.
On Chicago's Southeast side, in the 1960's and 70's, there was a secluded bus stop on 47th St. Many in the area thought it was an evil place. A place where the world of the living pressed against that of the dead. For those who didn't believe or refused to heed the wa...rnings, the truth would be learned at great cost. These people had all used the bus stop, sitting on the bench at night, waiting for the next scheduled stop. In each case, while sitting on the bench, a man wearing green, with an odd complexion, silently appeared next to them. The man in green refused to speak, but always gave a cold stare. When the bus would finally arrive the person would turn only to see that the man in green had vanished. In each case those who met the Green Ghost of 47 St. died within a week. Many were dismembered.
Some say he's a demon. Some say he's The Devil himself. Only his victims know the answer...
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