99: The Battle of Hlobane - British Zulu War 1879

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The battle of Hlobane was the third (& final) defeat the British suffered during the Zulu War in 1879.

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Over 90 white and 100 African troops were killed in a defeat that could have ended in complete disaster.

Once more the Zulus proved they were worthy adversaries.

Having said that, the battle of Hlobane was a disaster of the British own making.

Poor scouting by the commander, Sir Evelyn Wood, meant that Colonel Redvers Buller was effectively attacking the Zulus mountain stronghold blind.

That poor scouting also failed to spot a…

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