80: Henry Hook VC - A Hero Let Down In "Zulu"

Send me a messageThe 1963 film, "Zulu" tells the story of the defence of Rorke's Drift during the Anglo-Zulu War in 1879.11 Victoria Crosses were awarded to the defenders.One of those VC recipients was Private Henry Hook.In the film, his character, played by James Booth was a  insubordinate barrack room lawyer, partial to drink and malingering in the hospital.The film does this soldier a huge dis-service.Far from being a malingerer in hospital he was actually the cook in the hospital, who after the battle was found making tea for the men.It’s time to tell real story of Henry Hook VC, a very humble warrior.Sign up for my free weekly newsletterSupport the show