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The Ultimatum
Sir Henry Bartle Frere issued an Declaration of War to the Zulu King Chief Cetshwayo Kampande. Image: (http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/history/empire/episodes/episode_52.shtml) -
The Invasion of Zululand
The Invasion of Zululand was the mark of the beginning of the war that took place at Rorke's Drift. Under the command of Lord Chelmsford, The Briitsh forces began carrying the general plan to invade Zululand. The main objective of this attack was to occupy the Zulu royal by attacking from three different directions.
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Anglo-Zulu War
The Anglo-Zulu War was fought between the British Empire and the Zulu Kingdom of South Africa. Britsh wanted to control South Africa's diomand fields and control their labor. Cetshwayo defiance of an ultimatum led to an declaration of war on January 10, 1879. -
Battle of Isandlwana
Eleven days after the British invasion of Zululand in South Africa, this was the first major encounter in the Anglo-Zulu War. The Zulu army, a mass of 20,000 warriors attacked a portion of the British main column. Advancing in their horn formation, despite their poor weapon technolgoy, the Zulu Army took no prisoners in this battle. It was victory for the Zulus, resulted them as the first defeat of the Anglo-War. Image: (http://hubpages.com/hub/The-Zulu-War-Rorkes-Drift#slide8717797) -
Intrombe River Drift
Waiting for the river to go down due to rain, Major Tucker commanded a hundred men protect the wagons filled with ammunition. With only 100 British troops protecting the convoy, a Zulu force of about 500 - 800 warriors attacked the British supply convoy. Image: (http://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofBritain/Timeline-of-the-AngloZulu-War/) -
Battle of Hlobane
On a mountain in Hlobane, South Africa, the British needed a victory. An unexpected arrival from the main Zulu Army began a suprise attack on the British troops. This battle resulted a victory for the Zulus and a heavy battle that took place days later at Kwaginidlovu. Image: (http://www.rorkesdriftvc.com/hlobane.htm) -
Battle of Kambula
The Battle of Kambula broke Cethswayo's power and Army. Considered the turning point of the war, the defeat against the Zulus began to weaken their army. Chelsmford was able to then make some progress and invade Ulundi.
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Battle of Gingindlovu
Taken place right after the balle of Kambula, King Cetshwayo's 10,000 strong army was defeated and destroyed by British troops. This battle weaken Cetshwayo's arny and bought British troops closer to defeating King Cetshwayo and the Zulu Kingdom. Image :(http://www.britishbattles.com/100-years-war/sluys.htm) -
Battle of Ulundi
The final battle of the Anglo-Zulu War took place at the Zulu capital of Ulundi. Led by General Frederic Augustus Thesiger, 5,000 British Army invaded and burnt the capital of the Zulu nation to the ground. Image:( http://derfeldmarschall.blogspot.com/2012/07/this-week-in-military-history-71-77.html) -
Cetshwayo Capture
Aftering fleeing the nation, the British soliders caputred King Cetshwayo. He was exiled and held a prisoner for three years. Image: (http://www.historychannel.com.au/classroom/day-in-history/241/zulu-king-captured) -
Union of South Africa
The British annexed Zululand and soon became a part of Natal which joined the Union of South Africa in 1910. Image: (http://www.sahistory.org.za/dated-event/coloureds-are-removed-voters-roll)
