Cape Mounted Rifles against Shakas Zulu Impis c.1827 by Chris Collingwood. (AP) BAT96 the carrier HMS Hermes is

the carrier HMS Hermes is shown in company with two Type 21 frigates

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Despite the fact that the Herman Goring troops were untried in battle it was only the devastating effect of allied naval gunfire that stopped them reaching and probably destroying the beach head

The Stuka was to evolve into arguably the most successful single engine Axis divebomber of WW II

Cape Mounted Rifles against Shakas Zulu Impis c.1827 by Chris Collingwood. (AP) BAT96 the carrier HMS Hermes isDHM1499AP. Cape Mounted Rifled against Shakas Zulu Impis c. 1827 by Chris Collingwood. Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm)