In this 2nd part to my story about Sir Garnet Wolseley's Ashanti Ring of officers in Britain's Victorian army, I am going to focus on one of more famous…or infamous member, who deserves a story in his own right.
A soldiers soldier, highly popular with his troops.
Awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery during the Zulu War.
He fought at the battles of Kambula, Ulundi, Tel-El Kebir, Tamai, and El Teb.
Touted as a possible commander-in-chief of the british army - possibly even leapfrogging his mentor, Wolseley, to the top job.
In 7 days, his career came crashing down.
And instead of these battles or his bravery he is remembered for just two words: “Black Week”.
3 defeats of the British Army, under his command, in the Boer War.
This is the story of General Sir Redvers Buller VC.
