First major battle in the Anglo-Zulu War. The British forces, under Lord Chelmsford, invaded the Zululand as part of the military intervention. Lorn Chelmsford before locating the enemy and estimating his forces decided to split his forces in two columns, believing that the advantage in weaponry, including few cannons, is enough to overwhelm the Zulus. He did not realized that Zulus were already f...

One fo the most famous battles of 19th century - during the British invasion of Zulu Empire in Battle of Isandlwana whole British column was wiped out and the Zulu leaders decided to act fast and the unit of 4000 Zulus was sent to attack the small mission station called Rorke’s Drift, where small British garrison was stationed. The station was not prepared for defence, but the two officers Lt. J...