This battle was preceded by an impossible ultimatum delivered by High Commissioner Sir Bartle Frere, and Dabulamanzi kaMpande's forces served with distinction at this battle.
Anthony Durnford arrived with reinforcements for this battle, while Henry Pulleine was instructed to guard the camp. One side in this battle was forced to cross a river to attack the opposing force at their camp at Eshowe, but eventually stopped near the Babanango Mountains. This battle was preceded by an impossible ultimatum delivered by High Commissioner Sir Bartle Frere, and Dabulamanzi kaMpande's forces served with distinction at this battle. Cetshwayo's forces were victorious at this battle, which saw the opposing commander, Chelmsford, routed. For ten points, identify this first major engagement of the First Zulu War, which occurred a day before Roarke's Drift and saw a bunch of British guys with firearms defeated by Zulu with spears.
Anthony Durnford arrived with reinforcements for this battle, while Henry Pulleine was instructed to guard the camp.
Battle of {Isandlwana}