A war fought in 1879 between the British Empire and the Zulu Kingdom. Following Lord Carnarvon's successful introduction of federation in Canada, it was thought that similar political effort, coupled with military campaigns, might succeed with the African kingdoms, tribal areas and Boer republics in South Africa. (dec 28, 1878 – sep 21, 1881)
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dec 28, 1878
sep 21, 1881
~ 2 years and 8 months