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The siege of Eshowe was a protracted action during the Anglo-Zulu war. The British suddenly found themselves outnumbered after the battle of Isandlwana when the Zulu failed to meet their expectation of guerilla warfare and instead met the British in open battle. Following Isandlwana, the northern column retreated, however, the southern column found itself under siege at Eshowe.
Once under siege, the British faced constant harassing attacks from Zulu pickets and were unable to relocate until they were relieved by Chelmsford's reinforced army.
Sources:
The Anglo-Zulu War as Depicted in Soldiers' Letters -Military History Journal Vol.5 No.5
The Washing of The Spears - Donald R. Morris
The Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 - Sihle Herbert Ntulu
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