Never underestimate the opposition

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Never underestimate the opposition
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Posted on June 10, 2025 at 12:22:16 by vince moran

fighting on home ground; Two famous Battles highlight
where modern Generals thought the indigenous peoples, were very, inferior .
How wrong they were
The little Bighorn/Isandlwana;
Key Similarities
Underestimation of Indigenous Forces � Both battles saw Western military leaders underestimate their opponents. Custer misjudged the size and coordination of the Lakota and Cheyenne warriors, while the British at Isandlwana failed to anticipate the sheer scale and tactical discipline of the Zulu army.

Divided Forces � Custer split his command into multiple detachments, weakening his ability to respond to the overwhelming Native forces. Similarly, Lord Chelmsford divided his British forces, leaving the camp at Isandlwana vulnerable to the Zulu attack.

Superior Indigenous Tactics � The Lakota and Cheyenne used mobility, terrain, and encirclement to overwhelm Custer�s forces. The Zulu army, employing their famous "horns of the buffalo" formation, surrounded and annihilated the British troops.

Western Weaponry vs. Indigenous Strategy � Both battles showcased how disciplined indigenous forces could overcome superior firepower. The U.S. cavalry had repeating rifles, but they were overwhelmed by sheer numbers. The British had Martini-Henry rifles, but logistical failures and ammunition shortages hindered their effectiveness.
Symbolic Defeats � Both battles became legendary defeats for Western forces, shaking military confidence and prompting harsh retaliatory campaigns. Little Bighorn led to intensified U.S. military action against the Plains tribes, while Isandlwana resulted in a brutal British counteroffensive against the Zulu Kingdom.
Vince

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Re(1): Never underestimate the opposition - By Geoff Pycroft June 10, 2025 at 16:05:15
- Re(2): Never underestimate the opposition - By Vince Moran June 10, 2025 at 16:54:45

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