The Battle of Blood River was won by the Voortrekkers, a group of Dutch-speaking settlers in South Africa. This decisive clash took place on December 16, 1838, against the Zulu kingdom, led by King Dingane.
The Voortrekkers were well-prepared and heavily armed, while the Zulu forces were caught off guard. The Voortrekker leader, Andries Pretorius, effectively utilized a defensive square formation, which helped to repel the Zulu attacks. The battle resulted in a significant victory for the Voortrekkers, with many Zulu warriors being killed or wounded.
The aftermath of the battle had long-lasting impacts on the region, solidifying the Voortrekkers’ presence in what would become known as Natal province. The victory was commemorated annually by the Afrikaner people as a symbol of their struggle and was later seen as a pivotal moment in South African history.