Did Smith-Dorrien participate in the Battle of Isandlwana?
Yes, he was one of the few survivors
No
He was there but didn't fight
He was the commander
Answer
Smith-Dorrien was a lieutenant colonel at the time of the battle, and he was one of the few survivors. He was wounded and captured by the Zulus, but he managed to escape. He later went on to have a distinguished military career, and he was eventually promoted to field marshal.
Unveiling the Legacy: The Life and Times of Horace Smith-Dorrien