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Zulu War

Britain's invasion of Zululand demonstrated colonial military doctrine while the Zulus' early victories at Isandlwana proved indigenous warfare remained formidable.

WhenJanuary 11, 1879 – July 4, 1879

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The Anglo-Zulu War, or simply the Zulu War, was fought in present-day South Africa from January to early July 1879 between forces of the British Empire and the Zulu Kingdom. Two famous battles of the war were the Zulu victory at Isandlwana and the British defence at Rorke's Drift.

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