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Ulundi
Battle Name : Ulundi
Date(s) : 04 July 1879
Part of : British Victorian Colonial 'Small Wars' , Zulu War ,
Outcome : A victory for British Colonial forces over Zulu Warriors
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The final battle of the Zulu war as the Zulus defended their capital. The assembled 20,000 Zulu warriors were, however, no match for the modern weaponry and artillery of the Colonial troops, and the 17th Lancers turned defeat into a rout.
Casualty figures
British Colonial forces
- Number engaged :
- 5,200
- Casualties :
- 91 (1.75%)
Zulu Warriors
- Number engaged :
- 10,000
- Casualties :
- 1,500 (15.00%)
