The Battle of Isandlwana: One of The Worst Defeats of The British Empire - Military History Animated

Slight clarification: Clemsford would no longer command an army after the anglo-Zulu war. He continued to lead British forces at the battle of Ulundi.

The Battle of Isandlwana was one of the worst military blunders in history. In this battle, a small British force was defeated by a large but primitive force of Zulu warriors. Had the British not divided their forces, fallen for an enemy feint, and taken proper defensive measures this blunder would not have happened. However, the arrogance of the British command allowed this massive blow to British pride and colonial ambition.

The British established defenses far out from resupply as well as failed to form a defensive lagger fortification prior to the battle. As the battle progressed British forces at risk of being outflanked were forced to withdraw closer to their supply wagons. During this momentary confusion, Zulu forces were able to slip inside of the British lines and once surrounded overpowered the British.

Sources:
The Anglo-Zulu War as Depicted in Soldiers' Letters -Military History Journal Vol.5 No.5

The Washing of The Spears - Donald R. Morris

The Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 - Sihle Herbert Ntulu

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