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Date	Original Topic
25th November 2002	Aftermath of Rorke's Drift By Rich I was just wondering if, with all the prestige of the event, people believe Rorke's Drift was a turning point (for good or bad) in the history of British Imperialism?
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26th November 2002	James Garland When I read the newspapers of the time I am left with the impression that Isandhlwana made more of an impact than Rorke's Drift on the Victorians. I don't know if any of those events amount to a turning point though. Maiwand in Afghanistan was a shock to the Victorians as well. Of all the imperial events I think the Indian Mutiny (or rebellion depending on your point of view) had the most important impact on the psyche of the British Empire.
28th November 2002	Rich Thanks for your reply James - points taken.