22 January 1879 – Zulu Victory At Isandlwana (Anglo-Zulu War of 1879)

The main Zulu army attacks the British Centre column at its campsite at the eastern base of Isandlwana hill. Approximately 470 of the 1,300 British casualties were black African combatants - from the Natal Native Horse, Natal Native Contingent, and Natal Native Pioneer Corps.

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