The conflict fought between the British and the Zulu nation is known as the Anglo-Zulu War, which occurred in 1879. The war was the result of British imperial expansion and Zulu resistance to colonial rule in southern Africa. Tensions escalated as the British sought to control Zulu territory, leading to a series of confrontations. Notable battles included the Battle of Isandlwana, where the Zulus achieved a significant victory, and the Battle of Rorke's Drift, where a small British garrison famously defended against a large Zulu force. Ultimately, despite initial Zulu successes, the British military prevailed, leading to the annexation of Zululand.