Describe how the Zulu nation was humiliated in 1879

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In 1879, the Zulu nation was humiliated by the British army in the Anglo-Zulu War. The Zulus had a strong and proud military tradition, and the British underestimated their strength and tactics. However, with superior weapons and tactics, the British managed to defeat the Zulu army at Isandlwana, killing over a thousand Zulu warriors. This defeat was a significant blow to the Zulu nation's morale and military power. The British then went on to attack and destroy several Zulu settlements, further weakening the Zulu people. The conquest of the Zulu nation marked the beginning of colonialism in South Africa and had lasting consequences for the continent's history.