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Hlobane


Battle Name : Hlobane

Date(s) : 28 March 1879

Part of : British Victorian Colonial 'Small Wars' , Zulu War ,

Outcome : A victory for Zulu Warriors over British Colonial forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

Col. Evelyn Wood with British and native troops attacked a hill occupied by Zulu warriors as a diversionary move and were driven off but in good order.