In a stunning revelation, the life of Major-General Sir John Dartnell, a remarkable figure who defied the odds in three major conflicts of the British Empire, has come to light. Dartnell, known as “Hell Fire Jack,” not only survived the brutal Indian Mutiny but also faced the fierce Zulu warriors in 1879 and endured the harrowing Boer War. His military career reads like an adventure novel, filled with valor, leadership, and a series of near-death experiences.