Eyewitness to the true heroism of Zulu: Major John Chard’s memoir reveals reality of Rorke’s drift

Even after 141 years and two World Wars, it remains one of the most celebrated actions in British military history. Thanks in no small part to the 1964 classic film, Zulu — starring Stanley Baker and a young, plummy-toned Michael Caine — the Battle of Rorke’s Drift has become a byword for standing firm in … Read more

ALEX BRUMMER: Big pharma’s heroism deserves recognition

ALEX BRUMMER: Big pharma has suffered a bad image and doubtless will face abuse from anti-vaxxers – but its heroism in crisis deserves recognition By Alex Brummer for the Daily Mail Published: 22:07 GMT, 23 November 2020 | Updated: 22:07 GMT, 23 November 2020 The Oxford AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine has finally reached the finish line. … Read more

‘Heroism’: Piers Morgan takes sarcastic swipe at Jon Snow as he self isolates amid coronavirus fears

‘Such heroism’: Piers Morgan takes sarcastic swipe at Jon Snow as Channel 4 presenter complains of ‘loneliness’ during self-imposed coronavirus isolation The veteran Channel 4 News presenter, 72, is sheltering himself for 14 days  He’s completing the exile after he visited coronavirus-hit Iran to cover elections  GMB host Piers Morgan couldn’t resist a dig, sarcastically calling … Read more