Battle of Kambula 1879
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 29 March 1879 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1879 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | South Africa | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Anglo-Zulu War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | -27.6929, 30.6727 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Kambula took place on 29 March 1879, during the Anglo-Zulu War, when a Zulu military force attacked the British camp at Kambula, having routed the mounted element of the British force at the Battle of Hlobane the day before. The battle was a severe Zulu defeat and the warriors lost their belief in victory. The war ended after the Zulu defeat at the Battle of Ulundi on 4 July 1879.
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Other battles of the Anglo-Zulu War
- Battle of Gingindlovu 1879
- Battle of Hlobane 1879
- Battle of Intombe 1879
- Battle of Inyezane 1879
- Battle of Isandlwana 1879
- Battle of Rorke's Drift 1879
- Battle of Ulundi 1879
- Siege of Eshowe 1879
- Zungeni Mountain skirmish
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