JOURNAL ARTICLE

THE ZULU WAR.

  • Published In: BAVUAL: The African Heritage Magazine, 2025, v. 4, n. 2. P. 50 1 of 2

  • Database: Sociology Source Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

The Anglo-Zulu War, fought between the British Empire and the Zulu Kingdom in 1879, was a significant conflict that reshaped Southern Africa's political landscape. The war arose from tensions over British imperial expansion and the Zulu Kingdom's resistance to annexation. Key battles, such as Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift, highlighted the clash of military strategies between the technologically advanced British forces and the tactically skilled Zulu warriors. The aftermath of the war led to the annexation of the Zulu Kingdom by the British, altering the socio-political landscape and setting the stage for future struggles for independence in Southern Africa. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:BAVUAL: The African Heritage Magazine. 2025/04, Vol. 4, Issue 2, p50
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2769-9110
  • Accession Number:184856430
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