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The Battle of Blood River (16 December 1838) was fought on the bank of the Ncome River, in what is today KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa between 464 Voortrekkers ("Pioneers"), led by Andries Pretorius, and an estimated 25,000 to 30,000 Zulu.
- 16 December 1838
- Voortrekker victory
Battle of Blood River (also called Battle of Ncome River), a battle that occurred in South Africa, fought between the Zulu and the Voortrekker Boers on December 16, 1838. Its proximate cause was a clash over land rights in Natal and the massacre of Voortrekkers by the Zulu king Dingane.
May 26, 2024 · The Battle of Blood River Memorial stands as a powerful testament to a pivotal moment in South African history – a fierce and bloody conflict between the Boer pioneers, known as the Voortrekkers, and the mighty Zulu forces.
The Blood River Vlei, located about 20 km to the south-west of Vryheid, is one of the biggest inland wetlands in South Africa and the wintering place of migratory birds such as ducks and geese.
Battle of Blood River, (December 16, 1838), battle between the Zulu and the Voortrekker Boers in South Africa. Its proximate cause was a clash over land rights in Natal and the massacre of Voortrekkers by the Zulu king Dingane.
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Dec 16, 2011 · Learn about the 1838 clash between the Voortrekkers and the Zulu's near the Ncome River, where the river turned red with blood. Find out the outcome, the casualties and the sources of this historical event.
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The Battle of Blood River was a decisive victory of the Voortrekkers over the Zulu army in 1838, after the murder of their leader Piet Retief by Dingane. The battle was a result of the Great Trek and the Mfecane, and marked the beginning of the Voortrekker-Zulu conflict.
