![]() ![]() They faced many difficulties and much bloodshed before they found freedom and a safe homeland in their Republic of Natalia. The year 1838 was the most difficult period for the Voortrekkers since they left the Cape Colony, till the end of the Great Trek. Three Voortrekker commando members were lightly wounded, including Pretorius. ![]() Estimations of casualties amounted to over 3,000 of King Dingane's soldiers dead, including two Zulu princes competing with Prince Mpande for the Zulu throne. 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 10,000 to 15,000 Zulu. ![]()
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