“For my father, who introduced me to the Anglo/Zulu Wars when I was in 2nd grade.” -AN

The Battle of Isandlwana marked a shocking British defeat in the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879. Discover how Zulu warriors defeated a modern army, key commanders involved, battlefield tactics, and why this battle changed imperial warfare forever.

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00:00 – Invasion
04:20 – British & Zulu Forces
12:47 – January 22, 1879
20:18 – Ad Break
21:01 – First Zulu Sighting
24:15 – Durnford Arrives at Isandlwana
26:36 – Durnford’s Folly
30:06 – The Zulu Chest
34:14 – Ntshingwayo’s Shock
35:39 – Stranded Rocket Battery
37:53 – Isandlwana Camp 11:30am
39:35 – Durnford is Stopped
42:33 – Right Horn Spotted
45:06 – Zulus Reach Isandlwana
49:45 – Durnford’s Fighting Retreat
52:04 – Main Firing Line
54:56 – Durnford’s Retreat
58:52 – Pope’s Mistake
01:00:45 – Speculation
01:01:28 – The Thin Red Line Breaks
01:09:09 – Forgotten Right Horn
01:12:47 – Pulleine’s Demise
01:15:38 – Durnford’s Last Stand
01:18:15 – Buffalo River
01:21:27 – Younghusband’s Charge
01:23:19 – After the Battle

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