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In 1879 at the Battle of Isandlwana the British Empire with 2000 men fought and lost against the Zulu empire who fielded 20,000 men. Yet debate persists as to why and how the British lost. Why is there a debate, why would it have been possible for the British to win against such superior numbers?

by /u/timeforknowledge in /r/AskHistorians

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