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Isandlwana Battlefield
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- Name
- Isandlwana Battlefield
- Continent
- AFRICA
- Alt Name:
- -
- Country:
- South Africa
- Period:
- Anglo-Zulu Wars
- Sub-Region:
- -
- Date:
- 1800AD - 1899AD
- City/Town:
- Dundee
- Figure:
- -
- Resorts:
- Dundee,
Durban,
- Related:
- Rorke’s Drift ,
about Isandlwana Battlefield
Isandlwana Battlefield in South Africa was the site of the Battle of Isandlwana during the Anglo-Zulu Wars. The Anglo-Zulu Wars were in part an attempt by the British to repress the Zulu army so as to pave the way for the creation of a Confederation of South Africa which united all of the colonial entities into one unit.
On 22 January 1879, on the same day as their success at Battle of Rorke’s Drift, the British Army suffered a major defeat at Isandlwana Battlefield. Around 1,750 British were camping at Isandlwana at the time or had arrived as reinforcements when they were besieged by approximately 20,000 Zulu warriors. The Zulu captured the camp and killed almost all of the soldiers, resulting in a decisive and humiliating defeat for the British.
It is thought that Lord Chelmsford, who was leading the British in the region, went to great lengths to cover up the defeat. It was also overshadowed by the victory at the Battle of Rorke’s Drift.
Today, memorials and markers show the points at Isandlwana Battlefield where British soldiers fell. There is also a small Isandlwana Battlefield museum at the visitor centre. A visit to Isandlwana Battlefield is usually coupled with one to nearby Rorke’s Drift, particularly as the two are connected by road.
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contact details
Address: Route D897, Nqutu Rural, South Africa
Phone: 034 271 8165
useful information
Directions:
Isandlwana Battlefield is located in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, around 300km northwest of Durban. The easiest way to travel there is probably by a guided tour or to ask at your hotel.
Ticket Information:
The Isandlwana Battlefield Visitor Centre is open daily, 8am-4pm. Admission costs around $2 (15 Rand) for adults. Concession available for children.
Links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Isandlwana
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