Battles of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Battles of Isandhlwana and Rorke’s Drift
Date	January 22, 1879 - January 23, 1879
Location	Natal • South Africa
Participants	United Kingdom • Zulu
Context	Anglo-Zulu War

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