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The Bloody Clashes of the Anglo-Zulu War: Unveiling the Human Cost of British Imperial Expansion

Introduction The late 19th century witnessed the expansionist ambitions of the British Empire, seeking to extend its dominion over vast territories across the globe. One such endeavor was the Anglo-Zulu War, fought between the British Empire and the Zulu Kingdom in 1879. This article will examine the efforts of the British Empire to tighten its […]

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The Battle of Rorke’s Drift: 150 English Troops Defend Against 4,000 Zulu Warriors

The Battle of Rorke’s Drift, also known as the Defense of Rorke’s Drift, was a pivotal engagement in the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879. It took place on January 22-23, 1879, just hours after the British suffered a catastrophic defeat at the Battle of Isandlwana. Following their victory at Isandlwana, the Zulu army under the command […]