Shaka is a Zulu chief that was very intelligent and also a powerful warrior. He lived from 1787 – 1828. In his early years, he joined the warrior force of Chief Diniswayo, of the Mthethwa, who ruled the Zulus. He learned a lot of military tactics and organizations while he was in this warrior force. Shaka was a great leader because he trained his warriors with a lot of hard work so they would be prepared to surprise attack and defend themselves whenever they needed to.
Shaka had 1 main weapon that he fought his battles with. This weapon that he used is called an assegai. It is a long stabbing spear that was made out of wood and both the tip of the spear was made of iron and was specially sharpened. Both sides of the tips of his weapon were sharpened to go through any human body with a slight poke. Both sides of the weapon are sharp so Shaka can fight enemies in front of him and kill the enemies that try to attack him from the back. His spear was made longer especially for him so......

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Title: Shaka - Zulu Warrior Chief
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