The Anglo-Zulu War

British present an ultimatum to King Cetshwayo

Dec 11, 1878

British presented an ultimatum to King Cetshwayo to dismantle their military system in thirty days.

British invade Zululand in three areas

Jan 11, 1879

After King Cetshwayo did not do what was on the ultimatum, Britain declared war and attacked.

Colonel Pearson's column defeat Zulus at Nyezane river. Lord Chelmsford humiliatingly defeated at Isandhlwana

Jan 22, 1879

In the first two big battles, the British won one, and the Zulu's won one

Zulus attack Rorke's Drift and British win

Jan 22, 1879

Just over 150 British and colonial troops successfully defended the garrison against an intense assault by 3,000 to 4,000 Zulu warriors. This was a big turning point in the war

Convoy of the 80th Regiment over-run at Intombe River

Mar 12, 1879

The Zulu beat the British protecting a supply convoy

Colonel Wood's expedition against Hlobane Mountain heavily defeated

Mar 28, 1879

The British tried to attack, but the Zulu defense held strong

Zulu attack on Wood's base at Khambula repulsed

Mar 29, 1879

After the previous battle, The Zulu's wanted to finish the British off, but the British defense held strong

Lord Chelmsford defeats Zulus at KwaGingindlovu

Apr 2, 1879

The British finally broke through the Zulu defense at KwaGingindlovu

Exiled Prince Imperial of France killed in skirmish

Jun 1, 1879

Price of France killed fighting for the British

Lord Chelmsford defeats Zulu at Ulundi in the last great battle of the war

Jun 4, 1879

The British finally won the war in this battle