March 28, 1879 · Northern Zululand Theater
March 28, 1879
Colonel Evelyn Wood's mounted force attacked the abaQulusi Zulu stronghold on flat-topped Hlobane Mountain. As the assault proceeded, the main Zulu army appeared moving toward the British camp at Kambula, threatening encirclement. The withdrawal became a rout as Zulus descended on retreating mounted troops. Buller personally rescued at least three unhorsed soldiers by pulling them up behind him under fire, earning the Victoria Cross.
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