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02 Apr 1879

On 2 Apr 1879, South Africa, Ginginhlovo. 6a.m. outposts (including 'F' Company on west face of laager) driven in column attacked by 10,000 Zulus. Engaged for one and a quarter hours. Repulsed and routed with loss of 671 killed (column casualties 11 killed 62 wounded. 99th casualties one Officer and two privates killed and four privates wounded)