Episode 2 of 7
Battle of Isandlwana
- When
- 22 January 1879
- Where
- Isandlwana Hill
- Part of
- Anglo-Zulu War of 1879
A major British defeat occurred on 22 January 1879, with Zulu warriors overwhelming the British camp.
The Battle of Isandlwana was the second major encounter of the war. A large contingent of Zulu warriors broke off from the main force during the final hours of the day-long battle, traveling to attack Rorke's Drift later that day.
Sources
- Battle of Isandlwana Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
- Battle of Rorke's Drift Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
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