Battle of Blood River
With 500 defeats 10,000 Zulus under Dingane. Held by the Afrikaner as a triumph over the African demonstrating God is on their side. Afrikaners hold the day to be "holy" & annualy celebrate its anniversary
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1838 in South Africa
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Historical records for South Africa in 1838
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Pretorius Establishes Voortrekker Military Reputation
Andries Pretorius emerged as a prominent Voortrekker leader following the Battle of Blood River, years before his negotiations for Transvaal autonomy.
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