104: Zulus Defeat British at Battle of Isandlwana

The History Chap Podcast · Apr 22, 2024 · 27m

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On the 22nd January 1879 in South Africa, the British suffered the greatest defeat ever inflicted upon them by a native African army - when a force of 1,500 was annihilated by the Zulus during the Anglo-Zulu war.

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Chelmsford was quick to lay the blame for the defeat at Isandlwana on anyone but himself.

Equally it could not be the fault of the redecorated infantry.

So rather than Pullene being held to account for spreading his troops out too thinly 3 myths were planted as to who was to blame.

NNC collapsed at crucial moment…