Anglo-Zulu War
January 11 – July 4, 1879 · Isandlwana, Zululand
Result British Victory
Britain invaded the Zulu Kingdom to bring it into a South African confederation. The Zulu army destroyed a British column at Isandlwana, but the British won at Ulundi, captured King Cetshwayo and broke up the kingdom.
United Kingdom
Zulu Kingdom
Other
Strength and losses
- Killed
- c. 10,500
Battles 8
- Battle of Isandlwana January 22, 1879 · Zulu victory
- Battle of Rorke's Drift January 22–23, 1879 · British victory
- Siege of Eshowe January 22 – April 3, 1879 · British victory
- Battle of Intombe March 12, 1879 · Zulu victory
- Battle of Hlobane March 28, 1879 · Zulu victory
- Battle of Kambula March 29, 1879 · British victory
- Battle of Gingindlovu April 2, 1879 · British victory
- Battle of Ulundi July 4, 1879 · British victory