Quote Originally Posted by Philip of Massalia

But with their Assegais they crushed a full british regiment supported by artillery and a few cav. They lost only to superior numbers !!!
Now that's not entirely true is it? The Impis lost at Rorke's Drift against far fewer British, but they had a favourable position. Most victories against Zulu's came through a good defence. At Isandlwana and other Zulu victories, the Zulu could use their superior speed to attack when the enemy was least prepared. When their opponents had guns and were properly organized, they lost.