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Battle Of Blood River

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The Battle of Blood River Afrikaans. The anniversary of the Voortrekker victory is a public holiday in South Africa. Origins Of The Battle Of Blood River 1838 South African History Online The battle of Blood River is depicted in the broader context of the Great Trek in the museum. Battle of blood river . 7 Users Currently Online. The battle took place during the early hours of 17 February. Gilbert focuses on the slaughter of approximately 3000 Zulu warriors by Boers on the banks of the Ncome River KwaZulu Natal South Africa on 16 December 1838. We have few original sources on which to base a reconstruction of the events but so much has been written and said about it that varying versions have gained wide credence. South African history on this first settlers to migrate north from the English ruled Cape Colony at the most southern tip before becoming the South African. The Granite Jawbone Wagon The monument was completed in 1939 but could only be unveiled in 1947 because of...