EPISODE · Sep 12, 2026 · 14 MIN

The Anglo‑Zulu War: From Imperial Ultimatum to the Battle of Isandlwana

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

The episode investigates why Britain, under High Commissioner Frere, demanded that Zulu King Cetshwayo disband his army and how that decision set the stage for a dramatic clash in 1879. It examines the tactical prowess of the impi at Isandlwana, the myths surrounding Rorke’s Drift, and how these battles reshaped British imperial policy and Zulu society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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