Siege of Eshowe

January 22 – April 3, 1879 · Eshowe

Result British victory

Zulu forces surrounded a British column under Charles Pearson at Eshowe for about ten weeks during the Anglo-Zulu War. A relief force reached them after winning the Battle of Gingindlovu.

United Kingdom

Zulu Kingdom

Strength and losses

Strength
12,000