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[a newspaperman is commenting on Chelmsford's decision to divide his forces] Norris-Newman:
Crealock, old fella. I'm doing notes for my dispatch and I need to clear up a few military points... I don't want to bother His Lordship. Had it drummed into my thick skull that a good commander never willingly splits his force, especially in an enemy's country, before knowing their dispositions. Col. Crealock:
Ah yes, if we were facing a European enemy armed with guns I think your point would hold, Noggs. Further may I remind you, I do not make the strategies you wish to comment on. I am only His Lordship's secretary. Norris-Newman:
I wouldn't take overly comfort from that, Crealock old fella, because if he sinks, then you sink with him
Crealock, old fella. I'm doing notes for my dispatch and I need to clear up a few military points... I don't want to bother His Lordship. Had it drummed into my thick skull that a good commander never willingly splits his force, especially in an enemy's country, before knowing their dispositions. Col. Crealock:
Ah yes, if we were facing a European enemy armed with guns I think your point would hold, Noggs. Further may I remind you, I do not make the strategies you wish to comment on. I am only His Lordship's secretary. Norris-Newman:
I wouldn't take overly comfort from that, Crealock old fella, because if he sinks, then you sink with him
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Crealock old fella
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I'm doing notes for my dispatch
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and I need to clear up a few military points
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I don't want to bother his lordship
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I had it drummed into me that a good commander never willingly splits his force
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especially in an enemy's country before knowing their dispositions
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If we were facing a European enemy with guns your point would hold
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May I remind you I do not create the strategies you comment on
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I'm only his lordship's secretary
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I wouldn't take overly comfort from that Crealock old fella
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because if he sinks then you sink with him
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Movie Summary
A dramatization of the Battle of Isandlwana, where the British Army met its match against the Zulu nation.
Actors
Col. Crealock
