Cause of the War of the Fleeing Wife Between England and the Zulus
About the cause of the War of the Fleeing Wife between England and the Zulus in Africa, history and information.
YEAR: 1879
WAR: War of the Fleeing Wife
PLACE: Africa
OPPONENTS: Great Britain v. Zulu Nation
PROVOCATION: Zulu Chief Sirayo's wife, Umhlana, left him. She hid in British territory. Zulu troops crossed border, kidnapped her, had her shot. England declared war over border violation.
RESULT: After initial victories, the Zulu forces were crushed by the British at Ulundi. When Zulu King Cetywayo was captured, his chiefs made peace with England.
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