Category: Battle Reports & Scenarios

The Battle of Isandlwana occurred on 22nd January 1879, during the Anglo-Zulu War. It was the first major encounter between the British Empire and the Zulu Kingdom, resulting in a decisive Zulu victory. The British forces, led by Lord Chelmsford, invaded Zululand with a force of approximately 1,800 troops, including British regulars, colonial troops, and…

The Battle of Inyezane took place on 22nd January 1879, during the Anglo-Zulu War. It was part of the British invasion of Zululand, led by Colonel Charles Pearson of the No. 1 Column. The battle occurred on the north bank of the Inyezane River, near the British camp. The British forces, numbering around 2,400 men,…

The Battle of Intombe took place on 12th March 1879, during the Anglo-Zulu War. It was a small but significant engagement fought on the right bank of the Intombe River in Zululand. The battle involved a British supply convoy en route to the village of Lüneberg, which had been fortified by its settlers due to…

The Battle of Hlobane took place on 28th March 1879, during the Anglo-Zulu War. It was part of the British strategy to divert Zulu forces and relieve the besieged British camp at Eshowe. The British forces, led by Colonel Evelyn Wood, planned a night attack on the Hlobane plateau, aiming to capture Zulu cattle and…

The Battle of Ulundi, fought on 4th July 1879, was the final and decisive battle of the Anglo-Zulu War. It took place at the Zulu capital of Ulundi (oNdini), where Lord Chelmsford led the British forces against the Zulu army commanded by King Cetshwayo. The British force, consisting of 4,200 British troops and 1,000 African…

The Battle of Gingindlovu took place on 2nd April 1879, during the Anglo-Zulu War. It was a crucial engagement in the British campaign to relieve the besieged garrison at Eshowe and ultimately defeat the Zulu Kingdom. The British relief force, led by Lord Chelmsford, consisted of 5,250 troops, including Royal Navy sailors, 57th Regiment of…

A Collection of AZW Battle Reports & Scenarios Immerse yourself in an array of thrilling battle reports and carefully crafted scenarios from the Anglo-Zulu War, designed to entertain and inspire. AZW Battle Reports & Scenarios 1. The Battle of Inyezane The Battle of Inyezane (22nd January 1879) British troops, en route to Eshowe. Successfully repelled…