Was Smith-Dorrien a part of the Battle of Isandlwana?
Yes, he was one of the few survivors
No, he was not present
Yes, but he was captured
No, but he planned it
Answer
Yes, Smith-Dorrien was part of the Battle of Isandlwana, and he was one of the few survivors. He was a lieutenant in the 1st Battalion of the 24th Foot, and he was one of the few officers who managed to escape the battle. He later became a general in the British Army and served in a number of other conflicts, including the Second Boer War and World War I.
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