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Battle Of Hlobane
The Battle of Hlobane (28 March 1879) took place at Hlobane, near the modern town of Vryheid in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa during the Anglo-Zulu War. Background The British commander Frederic Thesiger (Lord Chelmsford) intended to invade Zululand with three columns and converge on the Zulu capital of Ulundi (Ondini). No. 2 Column on the coast was to begin its advance at the Tugela River. No. 3 Column in the centre was to cross Rorke's Drift and advance to the capital. No. 4 Column (Colonel Evelyn Wood) had to advance the shortest distance, about . Wood was to move slowly to enable No. 1 Column to catch up. No. 4 Column consisted of eight infantry companies from the 13th and 90th Light Infantry, with about four 7-pounder mountain guns of the 11th Battery, 7th Brigade (11/7) RA, roughly 200 cavalry of the Frontier Light Horse (FLH), the civilian followers of Piet Uys and Wood's Irrregulars, 300 African infantry along with ox-wagon transport and impedimenta, about 2,000 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anglo-Zulu War
The Anglo-Zulu War was fought in 1879 between the British Empire and the Zulu Kingdom. Following the passing of the British North America Act of 1867 forming a federation in Canada, Lord Carnarvon thought that a similar political effort, coupled with military campaigns, might succeed with the African Kingdoms, tribal areas and Boer republics in South Africa. In 1874, Sir Bartle Frere was sent to South Africa as High Commissioner for the British Empire to effect such plans. Among the obstacles were the armed independent states of the South African Republic and the Kingdom of Zululand.Knight (1992, 2002), p. 8. Frere, on his own initiative, sent a provocative ultimatum on 11 December 1878 to the Zulu king Cetshwayo and upon its rejection sent Lord Chelmsford to invade Zululand. The war is notable for several particularly bloody battles, including an opening victory of the Zulu at the Battle of Isandlwana, followed by the defence of Rorke's Drift by a small British force from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UHamu KaNzibe
uHamu kaNzibe or Hamu kaNzibe (c. 1834–1887) was a Zulu chieftain, half-brother and great rival of king Cetshwayo. History Rivalry between the sons of Zulu king Mpande was rife, even during his lifetime; he lived until 1872. Although uHamu was the eldest son of Mpande, he was not favored by his father, and Zulu succession would be determined by whose mother was eventually selected as Mpande's "Great Wife". Mpande first favored Umtonga, then groomed Mbuyazi to succeed him, but finally decided that Cetshwayo was a better choice. This rivalry led in 1856 to the Battle of Ndondakusuka and the death of Mbuyazi, and several of Mpande's other sons. At this point, if not sooner, Cetshwayo became the ''defacto'' king, although King Mpande continued the ceremonial duties. Then Mpande's son Umtonga asserted himself, but in turn felt the wrath of Cetshwayo. In 1861 after Cetshwayo ordered the deaths of his half-brothers, sons of Mpande's favorite wife Nomantshali; Umtonga took the hint ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Umfolozi River
The Black Umfolozi River ( zu, Imfolozi emnyama) is one of the two main tributaries to the Umfolozi River in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. It forms part of the Upper Umfolozi (Zulu: Enhla neMfolozi) – the Lower Umfolozi being the area downstream of its confluence with the White Umfolozi. Etymology The river is called "black" because of the dark (black) stones which are found along its course. Imfolozi means "zig-zag", which reflects the pattern the river follows along its course. Course It flows through Swart-Mfolozi, Ceza, Nongoma and eventually has a confluence with the White Umfolozi near the southeastern boundary of Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve to form the Umfolozi River. The Thangami Safari Spa is also situated on its banks. Empangeni and Mtubatuba are two major areas related to the Lower Umfolozi region. History Zwide, chief of king of the very powerful Ndwandwe tribe had his own domain north and east of the Black Umfolozi River. {{- Gallery image:Umfolozi river with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UHamu KaNzibe
uHamu kaNzibe or Hamu kaNzibe (c. 1834–1887) was a Zulu chieftain, half-brother and great rival of king Cetshwayo. History Rivalry between the sons of Zulu king Mpande was rife, even during his lifetime; he lived until 1872. Although uHamu was the eldest son of Mpande, he was not favored by his father, and Zulu succession would be determined by whose mother was eventually selected as Mpande's "Great Wife". Mpande first favored Umtonga, then groomed Mbuyazi to succeed him, but finally decided that Cetshwayo was a better choice. This rivalry led in 1856 to the Battle of Ndondakusuka and the death of Mbuyazi, and several of Mpande's other sons. At this point, if not sooner, Cetshwayo became the ''defacto'' king, although King Mpande continued the ceremonial duties. Then Mpande's son Umtonga asserted himself, but in turn felt the wrath of Cetshwayo. In 1861 after Cetshwayo ordered the deaths of his half-brothers, sons of Mpande's favorite wife Nomantshali; Umtonga took the hint ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RML 7 Pounder Steel Fort Nelson
RML may refer to: *RML Group, a motorsports and high performance engineering company *RML 380Z, an 8-bit computer built in Britain *Ratmalana Airport (IATA: RML), near Colombo, Sri Lanka *Reuters Market Light, a phone service to provide Indian farmers with timely information *Revised Marriage Law, a 1980 revision of the New Marriage Law in China *Riemann Musiklexikon, a music encyclopedia *Rifled muzzle loader, a type of gun common in the 19th century *AEC Routemaster, a type of double-decker bus *Rocket Madsen Space Lab (RML Spacelab), Copenhagen, Denmark *Rocky Mountain Laboratories, a research institute in Montana, United States *Roddenbery Memorial Library, in Cairo, Georgia, United States *Royal Mail Lines, once a major shipping company, the successor to the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company The Royal Mail Steam Packet Company was a British shipping company founded in London in 1839 by a Scot, James MacQueen. The line's motto was ''Per Mare Ubique'' (everywhere by sea). Afte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
80th Regiment Of Foot (Staffordshire Volunteers)
The 80th Regiment of Foot (Staffordshire Volunteers) was an infantry regiment of the British Army, raised in 1793. Under the Childers Reforms it amalgamated with the 38th (1st Staffordshire) Regiment of Foot to form the South Staffordshire Regiment in 1881. History Formation The regiment was raised by Henry, Lord Paget as the 80th Regiment of Foot, in response to the threat posed by the French Revolution, on 9 December 1793. The regiment was largely recruited from the Staffordshire Militia and comprised men living on the estates of Paget's father, The Earl of Uxbridge. French Revolutionary Wars Within three months of raising the 80th Foot were stationed in Guernsey from where they sailed to Flanders. They remained there until 1795, and were evacuated at the end of a disastrous campaign which ended in a decisive French victory. They remained in England for only a short time as they formed part of a force formed to assist in the landing of French Royalist troops on the Île d' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Transvaal Rangers
Raaffs Horse, or Raaff's Transvaal Rangers, was an irregular unit raised by Cmdt Pieter Johannes Edward Raaff with a strength of approximately 140. The Transvaal Rangers enlisted both European and Coloured personnel in its ranks, and recruited large numbers from the Kimberley diamond fields. It served in the 4 July 1879 Battle of Ulundi - the final battle of the Anglo-Zulu War as well as the earlier battles of Hlobane and Kambula Kambula, Khambula or ( Zulu Nkambule) is a town located at in the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa. It is the location where the Battle of Kambula was fought in 1879, the result of which was a British Empire victory over the Zulu people .... References External links *http://www.ospreypublishing.com/title_detail.php/title=S4841~ser=CAM~view=extract Zulu War - Volunteers, Irregulars and Auxiliaries *http://www.rorkesdriftvc.com/ulundi/ *http://www.historyofwar.org/articles/battles_ulundi.html {{Authority control Anglo-Zulu War ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palisade
A palisade, sometimes called a stakewall or a paling, is typically a fence or defensive wall made from iron or wooden stakes, or tree trunks, and used as a defensive structure or enclosure. Palisades can form a stockade. Etymology ''Palisade'' derives from ''pale'', from the Latin word ', meaning stake, specifically when used side by side to create a wood defensive wall. Typical construction Typical construction consisted of small or mid-sized tree trunks aligned vertically, with as little free space in between as possible. The trunks were sharpened or pointed at the top, and were driven into the ground and sometimes reinforced with additional construction. The height of a palisade ranged from around a metre to as high as 3–4 m. As a defensive structure, palisades were often used in conjunction with earthworks. Palisades were an excellent option for small forts or other hastily constructed fortifications. Since they were made of wood, they could often be quickly and easil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kambula
Kambula, Khambula or ( Zulu Nkambule) is a town located at in the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa. It is the location where the Battle of Kambula was fought in 1879, the result of which was a British Empire victory over the Zulu people Zulu people (; zu, amaZulu) are a Nguni ethnic group native to Southern Africa. The Zulu people are the largest ethnic group and nation in South Africa, with an estimated 10–12 million people, living mainly in the province of KwaZulu-Natal .... References {{Authority control Populated places in the eDumbe Local Municipality ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Transvaal Colony
The Transvaal Colony () was the name used to refer to the Transvaal region during the period of direct British rule and military occupation between the end of the Second Boer War in 1902 when the South African Republic was dissolved, and the establishment of the Union of South Africa in 1910. The borders of the Transvaal Colony were larger than the defeated South African Republic (which had existed from 1856 to 1902). In 1910 the entire territory became the Transvaal Province of the Union of South Africa. History Both the Boer republics, the South African Republic (ZAR) and the Orange Free State were defeated in the Anglo-Boer War and surrendered to the UK. The peace treaty (Treaty of Vereeniging) contained the following terms: # That all burghers of the ZAR and Orange Free State lay down their arms and accept King Edward VII as their sovereign. # That all burghers outside the borders of the ZAR and Orange Free State, upon declaring their allegiance to the King, be transpo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kambula Hill
Kambula, Khambula or ( Zulu Nkambule) is a town located at in the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa. It is the location where the Battle of Kambula was fought in 1879, the result of which was a British Empire victory over the Zulu people Zulu people (; zu, amaZulu) are a Nguni ethnic group native to Southern Africa. The Zulu people are the largest ethnic group and nation in South Africa, with an estimated 10–12 million people, living mainly in the province of KwaZulu-Natal .... References {{Authority control Populated places in the eDumbe Local Municipality ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
