Episode 264 - The Forgotten Battle of Khambula (1879): The Turning Point of the Anglo-Zulu War
March 1, 2026·23 min
Episode 264 examines the Battle of Khambula (29 March 1879), the decisive engagement of the Anglo-Zulu War in which British forces under Colonel Evelyn Wood repulsed a massive Zulu assault led by Chief Ntshingwayo kaMahole, breaking Zulu offensive capability for the remainder of the war. The episode contextualises Khambula within the broader conflict, exploring British tactical adaptation after the disaster at Isandlwana, Zulu military doctrine and logistics, and the political consequences that shaped the final British campaign.
