First engagement of the Anglo-Zulu Wars; a catastrophic defeat for the British

A much smaller British force assumed that they would easily defeat a much larger but less well equipped Zulu army led by King Cetshwayo. Errors in tactics turned this into a mass slaughter – only 50 of 1500 British troops survived, and the battle hardened British imperial policy. Stunning battlefield in the distinctive shadow of Isandlwana Hill, littered with cairns to show the location of the British dead, and the scale of the slaughter.

Written by  amy_jackson.

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Battle at Islandwana

Very poignant battlefield with British graves scattered over the hillside. Again infrequent tourists which is great way to see a tourist site. Brits battle plan was faulty and even though they had superior arms managed to lose.

 

Review posted 12th October 2007 by gareth50h.

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