28 March 1879
Hlobane
A significant Zulu victory after British-led mounted forces became trapped and suffered heavy losses.
The Battle of Hlobane was fought on Hlobane Mountain during the Anglo-Zulu War. British-led mounted forces launched an attack but became trapped during a Zulu counterattack.
Historical significance
The battle demonstrated the effectiveness of Zulu military tactics in mountainous terrain and remains an important battlefield route for future gallery and site documentation.