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	Isibindi Zulu Lodge, Rorke's Drift, Isandlwana, Anglo-Zulu Battlefields
		The battle of Isandlwana was one of the worst defeats suffered by the British army during the Victorian era; it was also a defining moment in the history of the Zulu kingdom.
		At the same time, Isandlwana ensured the destruction of the Zulu kingdom in its original form, and defeat was born of victory, for the British Empire was hardly inclined to make peace without first restoring its honour on the battlefield.
		Curious reports reached him throughout the day that something was happening at Isandlwana, but the camp had looked peaceful, shimmering in the mid-day haze, twelve miles away, and some trick of acoustics had prevented the sound of battle from reaching his command.
	www.zulunet.co.za /izl/isandlwana.htm (4715 words)

	Isandlwana: Battlefields
		It was here at Isandlwana that part of the central column of the British Invasion Force under the ultimate command of Lt. General Lord Chelmsford was virtually wiped out by King Cetshwayo’s Zulu army.
		Isandlwana lodge is situated in the very heart of the historic locations where these remarkable events took place.
		On the 22nd January 1879, Lt. Colonel Pulleine was in command of 1774 British troops encamped on the eastern slope of Isandlwana.
	www.isandlwana.co.za /battle.html (841 words)

	Battle of Isandlwana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Battle of Isandlwana was a battle in the Anglo-Zulu War in which a Zulu army wiped out a British force on January 22, 1879.
		The British pitched camp at Isandlwana, but because of the size of the force (precluding a laager, or circling of the wagons), the hard ground, and lack of entrenching tools, did not fortify the camp.
		The traditional view [1] is that the British had difficulty unpacking their ammunition fast enough, causing a lull in the defence and a subsequent rout.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Battle_of_Isandlwana (1558 words)

	South African Military History Society - Journal - The Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 - Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		However, by the afternoon the camp had been laid out on the eastern side of Isandlwana as shown in Map C. To the south is a lower eminence divided from Isandlwana by a col or neck and which later became known as Black's Koppie.
		The main elements of the army which was to oppose the centre column concentrated on the Ulundi plain and on 17 January was mustered at the Nodwengu military kraal to receive instruction from the king.
		Isandlwana as seen from the slopes of Black's Koppie looking north across the col. monuments and cairns in the foreground, ridge on which Mostyn and Cavaye were posted to right of mountain.
	www.rapidttp.com /milhist/vol044gc.html (9969 words)

	Isandlwana Lodge - Accommodation in Babanango
		Isandlwana Lodge is set high up against the Nyoni Rock on which the Zulu commander stood during the Battle of Isandlwana and the British Army faced one of its worst defeats.
		Isandlwana Lodge has a boardroom and is the ideal location for executive conferences or team-building getaways, where groups can benefit from our unique concepts developed and built around the battles by our historian Rob Gerrard.
		Isandlwana is situated in the scenic Midlands of KwaZulu Natal just one and a half hours from Ladysmith and three and a half hours by road from the coastal resort of Durban, or four and a ahalf hours from Johannesburg.
	www.places.co.za /html/8131.html (289 words)

	The SocioWeb: Sociology Books » Isandlwana 1879: The Great Zulu Victory (Campaign)
		Overall, Isandlwana 1879 is a decent if not very original summary of that British military disaster, but it certainly lacks any real value-added quality over the original.
		Isandlwana 1879 begins in standard Osprey format with the usual short sections on origins of the conflict, a campaign chronology, opposing commanders, opposing armies, and opening moves.
		The root cause of the defeat at Isandlwana was the same as at the Little Bighorn in 1876 or Mogadishu in 1993 (or Bunker Hill in 1775): professional soldier arrogance.
	www.socioweb.com /sociology-books/book/1841765112 (915 words)

	Isandlwana Lodge, Drakensberg & Natal Midlands, SOUTH AFRICA
		Isandlwana Lodge enables guests to combine the enjoyment of Zululand's rich wildlife heritage as well as the living history of the battlefields.
		Isandlwana Lodge is situated in the midlands of Kwazulu Natal in the beautiful Isandlwana Valley and within close proximity to the magnificent Drakensberg mountain range and is within comfortable driving distance of several of Africa's most spectacular game reserves.
		Isandlwana has a boardroom and is the ideal location for executive conferences or team-building getaways, where groups can benefit from our unique concepts developed and built around the battles by our historian Rob Gerrard.
	www.e-gnu.com /isandlwana_lodge_south_africa.html (743 words)

	The Battle of Islandlwana - The Zulu War
		Isandlwana can be seen from Rorke’s Drift, a distinctive shape some 10 miles into Zulu country that the British troops likened to a Sphinx or a crouching lion.
		The Zulus were forced to act by the sudden appearance of the mounted volunteers and advanced in some confusion, shaking out as best they could into the traditional form of assault: the left horn, the central chest of the attack and the right horn.
		It is thought that natives living in Natal came down to the river and on the urgings of the Zulus killed British soldiers attempting to escape.
	www.britishbattles.com /zulu-war/isandlwana.htm (2563 words)

	Isandlwana Accommodation / Hotel accommodation in Kwazulu-Natal , South Africa
		Isandlwana Lodge - Accommodation in Isandlwana - Accommodation in Kwazulu-Natal
		Isandlwana Lodge is built against the Nqutu Plateau, which overlooks this battlefield.
		Visitors to Isandlwana Lodge not only partake in the dramatic battlefield tours where history is brought to life by Historian Rob Gerrard but, also in keeping with the spirit of the community, they can observe life of an authentic Zulu village by means of a Zulu Village Safari.
	www.sa-accommodation-finder.com /kznm_isandlwanalodge.htm (815 words)

	The ZULU! Website
		In the aftermath of Isandlwana, the Zulu reserves mounted a raid on the British border post at Rorke's Drift, which was held by just 145 men.
		The success at Isandlwana exhausted the Zulu army, however, and Cetshwayo was unable to mount a counter-offensive into Natal.
		Pearson's column defeats Zulus at Nyezane river Lord Chelmsford's column defeated at Isandlwana Zulu attack on the mission station at Rorke's Drift Col. Wood's column engages in inconclusive skirmishing near Hlobane mountain.
	www.kwazulu.co.uk /home.html (797 words)

	Isandlwana Lodge in Dundee, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
		The Lodge is carved into the iNyoni Rock formation on top of which the Zulu commander stood during the battle of Isandlwana on January 22, 1879 and enjoys unparalleled views across the valley from the crisp early light of dawn through to the splendour of the African sunset.
		A stay at Isandlwana Lodge is more than a peaceful getaway for during your stay you will be able to re-live the history of both the Anglo-Zulu and the Anglo-Boer wars as well as experience the vibrant culture of the Zulu people.
		Isandlwana is situated in the scenic Midlands of KwaZulu Natal just an hour and a half from Ladysmith, and approximately 3 hours by road from Durban or four hours from Johannesburg.
	www.sa-venues.com /kzn/isandlwana.htm (529 words)

	Geological influences on the Battle of Isandlwana, South Africa...
		The defeat at Isandlwana on 22 January 1879 was one of the most embarrassing inflicted upon the British Army during the colonial period.
		The supposedly temporary, and therefore poorly laid out, British camp at the base of Isandlwana was overlooked by the nearby iNyoni heights from where the Zulu commander directed his forces in the traditional horn formation.
		The British defeat at Isandlwana was followed on the evening of the same day by the successful defence of Rorke’s Drift by 150 British soldiers against some 4000 Zulus.
	www.x-cd.com /usma/prof25.html (337 words)

	Isandlwana Lodge - Travel Africa, African Safari
		Isandlwana Lodge is an upmarket facility built on the Nyoni Rock below where the Zulu commander stood during the Battle of Isandlwana on 22 January, 1879.
		Isandlwana Lodge is within easy reach of some of South Africa's major game reserves and it is an easy driving distance from Rorke's Drift and Anglo Boer sites as well.
		To visit Isandlwana Lodge is to step back into the vibrant history of the area and a sure to please place to relax and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of one of the most beautiful areas in KwaZulu Natal.
	www.travelafrica.biz /details.asp?special_id=231 (194 words)

	IFP Speeches - 24 May 1999 - Opening of Isandlwana Lodge
		We have laboured long to ensure that the tourism needs of visitors from all parts of our country and all corners of the globe are catered for in such a way that the economic plight of the people of this region is taken care of at the same time.
		If tourists perceive Isandlwana as an unsafe destination, all that we have striven for will come to naught, and the empowerment of yourselves will be seriously compromised.
		Your commitment to the Isandlwana Community, the fact that you have chosen to live here when resident in South Africa, and the various initiatives you have sponsored and championed during the construction phase of the Lodge, are to be lauded.
	www.ifp.org.za /Archive/Speeches/240599sp.htm (1237 words)

	Isandlwana
		Since Chelmsford's plan was for a quick strike toward the Zulu Royal Kraal at Ulundi, he considered his camp temporary, and did not follow the advice of Paul Kruger and other Boers to form a wagon-laager, a standard Boer tactic when fighting against the Zulus.
		The Battle of Isandlwana was the worst defeat ever inflicted on British troops by native forces.
		Lugg prefers eSandlwana and says it means the "second stomach of a cow." Tradition has it that the curious hill was given its name by Chief Sihaye Ngohese or one of his predecessors because its shape reminded him of this organ.
	schwartz.eng.auburn.edu /zulu/isandlwana.html (597 words)

	Kwazulu Natal - Battlefields - Isandlwana Lodge
		Isandlwana Lodge offers splendid accommodation, tours of Anglo Zulu and Anglo Boer battle sites, including their flagship tours of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift Battle by Rob Gerrard, FRGS, who is resident historian.
		Isandlwana Lodge, a luxury twelve bedroomed Lodge, is situated on one of the most remarkable historic sites in Southern Africa and it overlooks the Isandlwana battlefield.
		Isandlwana Lodge offers 13 luxury rooms all en-suite and tastefully decorated in a mixture of traditional and modern styles.
	www.rcjm.co.za /south-africa/accommodation/lodges/isandlwana-lodge.htm (268 words)

	Accommodation in Isandlwana in the Kwazulu-Natal province of South Africa
		Accommodation in Isandlwana in the Kwazulu-Natal province of South Africa
		Accommodation in Isandlwana - Accommodation in Kwazulu-Natal - Accommodation in South Africa
		Isandlwana Lodge has been welcoming travellers since 1999 and affords them an unforgettable experience in a breathtaking setting, where history is brought to life and guests are given an insight into the "People of Heaven"...
	www.sa-accommodation-finder.com /kzn_isandlwana.htm (102 words)

	rorkesdriftvc.com - A Zulu Perspective
		When the news of the disastrous defeat at Isandlwana reached Lieutenant JRM Chard, who was in command of the depot at the time, it did not occur to him that he should engage in a strategic retreat to Helpmekaar as the fugitives earlier did.
		Isandlwana, Vietnam and Dien Bien Phu became the symbols of hope and determination in the fight by indigenous people against foreign domination and imperialism.
		The purpose of my visit was to determine if, we, the children of Isandlwana, have in fact restored the dignity and honour of those soldiers of the people's army who fell in those battles.
	rorkesdriftvc.com /zulu_perspective.htm (4365 words)

	Isandlwana Lodge, South Africa Accommodation at MagusTravelNet
		Isandlwana Lodge offers 12 luxury rooms all en-suite and tastefully decorated in a mixture of traditional and modern styles.
		The lodge is carved into the iNyoni Rock formation on top of which the Zulu commander stood during the battle of Isandlwana on 22 January 1879.
		From Babanango to the Isandlwana Lodge turn0off is 41 kms.
	www.magustravelnet.com /stayat/isandl (363 words)

	Isandlwana Lodge - luxury accommodation - Battlefields - South Africa
		Isandlwana Lodge has taken on a very Zulu aspect to everything in the lodge from its décor right through to the type of food and the staff.
		Expert guides will help you explore the fascinating history, and enjoy the culture of the community, after which you can unwind in the rock pool or relax on your private balcony which overlooks the entire Isandlwana Valley.
		A stay at Isandlwana is an unforgettable experience.
	www.thesafaricompany.co.za /Lodge_Hotel_South_Africa_Isandlawana.htm (162 words)

	Battle of Isandlwana (1879 AD)
		The British strategy was to win the war by forcing the Zulus to attack them after they had taken up a secure defensive position so that their firepower advantage would be decisive.
		The British rushed reinforcements to Africa and eventually won the war, but Isandlwana was the most disastrous defeat the British ever suffered at the hands of a native force.
		The terrain was flat except for Isandlwana, which was a foam hill.
	www.juniorgeneral.org /zulu/zulu.html (1552 words)

	Corvette named 'Isandlwana'
		The Isandlwana and her two, as yet unnamed, sisters, would follow in six-monthly intervals.
		The defeat of the mainly Welsh troops at Isandlwana is still regarded by military historians as the worst a force armed with rifles has ever suffered from an opponent armed only with spears.
		The symbolism, however, is not in the battle itself, and who the victors were, but the extreme valour shown by the forces involved - both the victors and the defeated," Navy spokesperson Commander Brian Stockton said.
	www.news24.com /News24/AnanziArticle/0,,2-7-1442_1294260,00.html (869 words)

	Cronaca: Isandlwana commemoration
		A few years ago Isandlwana - a Zulu name for the shape of a cow's second stomach, which the craggy mountain is said to resemble - was in danger of being lost as a historic site.
		Even today, the descendants of the warriors who fought at Isandlwana, Rorke’s Drift and elsewhere in what is now the province of KwaZulu-Natal can be seen sacrificing a goat or chicken to the memory of their forefathers at the spot where they were believed to have met their deaths.
		He had such contempt for the native warrior that he did not bother to fortify his headquarters at Isandlwana, believing a direct attack to be “unthinkable”.
	www.cronaca.com /archives/001978.html (781 words)

	IFP Speeches - Aug 2004
		Yet I know that the people of Isandlwana, as well as the millions of people in rural areas across the country, and the many people who care about them, know what I said was right.
		The village of Isandlwana is most grateful to Ms Lane and the team who made the gift possible, and who donated their time and energy, to see the dream fulfilled.
		This, together with her visit to the Isandlwana lodge and the local village, is what inspired her to perform her Herculean task of bringing this astro turf soccer field from across the seas in Wales to this community.
	www.ifp.org.za /Archive/Speeches/150804asp.htm (1331 words)

	Isandlwana lodge Accommodation and Tours of the Battlefields in South Africa with Beach and Bush Adventures (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Isandlwana lodge Accommodation and Tours of the Battlefields in South Africa with Beach and Bush Adventures
		Isandlwana is situated in scenic, Northern KwaZulu-Natal, just 1 l/2 hours from Ladysmith and 3 l/2 hours by road from Durban, 4 1/2 by road from Johannesburg.
		The lodge is ideally built on the iNyoni rock, overlooking Isandlwana Valley, Isandlwana Mountain and the battlefield.
	www.beachandbush.co.za /isandlwanalodge.htm (438 words)

	Zulus mark anniversary of victory over British force (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Huge numbers of those at Isandlwana will be descendants of the Zulu warriors who in January 1879, armed only with assegais, knobkerries and cattle-hide shields, outwitted and destroyed a well-armed British expeditionary force.
		While Britain drew attention away from the Isandlwana defeat by emphasising the defence of Rorke's Drift later that day, for the Zulu nation Isandlwana is by far the more important.
		Isandlwana is the favorite example in the military to tweak the quartermaster types when they tighten up on their supplies and procedures too much.
	www.freerepublic.com /focus/fr/1064329/posts (4218 words)

	ANC CELEBRATE ISANDLWANA IN ACTION (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Today we mark the 119th Anniversary of the heroic Battle of Isandlwana in which the anti-colonial forces of the Zulus under King Cetshwayo defeated the imperialist British forces.
		To emulate the 119th Anniversary of the Battle of Isandlwana teachers, students, parents, communities and officials of the Provincial Department of Education and Culture must rededicate themselves to uplift the culture of teaching and learning in the province.
		The intelligence network of King Cetshwayo was pivotal in the defeat of the British imperialist forces at Isandlwana.
	www.anc.org.za /ancdocs/pr/1998/pr0122.html (536 words)

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