The Battle of Isandlwana took place on January 22, 1879, during the Anglo-Zulu War. It was a significant conflict between the British Empire and the Zulu Kingdom. The British forces, numbering around 1,800 troops, were caught off guard by a well-coordinated Zulu attack, leading to a devastating defeat for the British. The battle is notable for the Zulu's effective use of tactics and their superior numbers, estimated at around 20,000 warriors. The loss at Isandlwana marked one of the worst defeats for the British in the colonial era and had a profound impact on their military strategy in subsequent engagements against the Zulus.