Battle of Blood River - Wikipedia
The Battle of Blood River [1] (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 [2] Zulu.
Battle of Blood River | Facts, Context, & Aftermath | Britannica
2024年12月9日 · 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.
The Battle of Blood River | South African History Online
On 16 December 1838 the Battle of Blood River took place near the Ncome River in KwaZulu Natal. The Battle of Blood River was between the Voortrekkers under the leadership of Andries Pretorius and the Zulu's under the leadership of Dingane the Zulu King.
December 16, 1838: The Battle of Blood River (Boers 3 WIA – …
On December 16, 1838, one of the greatest defeats of a large military force by a much smaller force took place with incredibly lopsided results when the Boers (also known as Voortrekkers or Afrikaners) of South Africa fought the Zulu warriors at ‘Blood River’ (also known as Ncome River) in Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa.
Remembering the Battle of Blood River: A Defining Moment in …
2024年5月26日 · 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.
Origins of the Battle of Blood River 1838 - South African History …
2011年8月6日 · The battle took place during the early hours of 17 February. A surprise attack was launched on the unsuspecting trekker lagers on the Bloukrans and Bushman’s rivers. The Zulu seized 25 000 head of cattle and thousands more sheep and horses.
Battlefield Tour Notes - Blood River 1978 - South African Military ...
The river ran red with the blood of about 1 000 Zulus and has been known to succeeding generations as the Blood River. Others fled towards Vegkop or the drift below the donga and were hotly pursued by the mounted Voortrekkers.
Blood River heritage site in KwaZulu-Natal tells both sides of …
The most interesting feature of the Blood River heritage site near Dundee in KwaZulu-Natal is that it tells the story of the Battle of Blood River, an epic battle fought in 1838 between Zulu impis and Boer commandos, from both sides.
Battle of Blood River, Boer War, Voortrekkers - Britannica
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.
Battle of Blood River Poort - Wikipedia
In the Battle of Blood River Poort or Scheeper's Nek [1] on 17 September 1901 a Boer commando led by Louis Botha crushed a British force commanded by Major Hubert Gough during the Second Boer War. Background
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