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A historical battle between Voortrekkers and Zulus in 1838, fought on the Ncome River in South Africa. The Voortrekkers, led by Andries Pretorius, defeated the Zulus, who had killed their leader Piet Retief and his party.
- 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.
Blood River is a short stream in South Africa where a Voortrekker force defeated the Zulu army in 1838. The battle was a turning point in the Great Trek, a migration of Boer farmers away from British rule.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Blood/Ncome River (Afrikaans: Bloedrivier; Zulu: Ncome) is situated between Nquthu and Vryheid in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This river has its sources in the hills south-east of Utrecht; leaving the highlands it is joined by two important tributaries that originate in the Schurveberg, after which it flows meandering through a sandy plain. [1] .
Learn about the 1838 Battle of Blood River, where Boer Voortrekkers defeated Zulu forces under Dingane, at a site with 2 interpretive centres. See replicas of wagons, cannons, horns and more at this KwaZulu-Natal battlefield attraction.
May 26, 2024 · Learn about the historical and cultural significance of the Battle of Blood River, a decisive clash between the Boer pioneers and the Zulu army in South Africa. Explore the context, tactics, aftermath, and legacy of this pivotal event in South African history.
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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.
