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The Zulu Wars

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About The Zulu Wars

The Zulu Wars is a war & politics and documentary TV series that premiered on UKTV History on January 1, 2002. It has 1 season and 3 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 3 "Twilight of the Zulus", aired on January 1, 2002.

This series explores the facts and investigates the truth behind the British Redcoat Army's campaign in Zululand during 1879. The war was started by a country at the height of it's imperial powers and prosecuted by an army charged with the responsibility of implementing a policy known as Confederation - a proposal to unite various black and white factions in South Africa under British authority. Interviews, on-location footage and new geological surveys all help to reconstruct the conflicts and give insight into the tactics used in these epic battles.

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3 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

2002 · 3 episodes · Last episode: 24 years ago

This series explores the facts and investigates the truth behind the British Redcoat Army's campaign in Zululand during 1879. The war was started by a country at the height of it's imperial powers and prosecuted by an army charged with the responsibility of implementing a policy known as Confederation - a proposal to unite various black and white factions in South Africa under British authority. Interviews, on-location footage and new geological surveys all help to reconstruct the conflicts and give insight into the tactics used in these epic battles.

The Zulu Wars Season 1 release dates →
  1. E3

    3. Twilight of the Zulus

    This episode tells the story of the bloody second and final phase of the war during which the British exacted terrible retribution on the Zulu nation and humiliated King Cetshwayo.

  2. E2

    2. The Washing of the Spears

    The appalling disaster at Isandlwana was received with horror in Britain and the Government did all it could to maximise the news of the momentous events at Rorke's Drift.

  3. E1

    1. The Road to Isandlwana

    The first episode in the series sets the scene and tells the fascinating story of the origins of the war and explains how Sir Henry Bartle-Frere engineered the British invasion of Zululand.

The Zulu Wars FAQ

Will there be new episodes of The Zulu Wars?

The Zulu Wars has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on January 1, 2002.

When did the latest episode of The Zulu Wars come out?

The most recent episode of The Zulu Wars, Season 1 Episode 3 "Twilight of the Zulus", aired on January 1, 2002.

How many seasons of The Zulu Wars are there?

The Zulu Wars has 1 season with 3 episodes in total.

When did The Zulu Wars first air?

The Zulu Wars first aired on UKTV History on January 1, 2002.

How do I get notified when new episodes of The Zulu Wars are released?

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