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Battle of Kambula

When
29 March 1879
Where
Kambula
Part of
Anglo-Zulu War of 1879

British forces defeated a Zulu military force at Kambula on 29 March 1879.

Following the defeat at Hlobane, Colonel Evelyn Wood prepared to receive an attack. At 12:45 p.m. on 29 March, troops took up battle stations. The Zulu force attacked the British camp, resulting in a British victory.

Sources

  1. Battle of Kambula Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03

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