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Engagement at the Ncome River
- When
- 16 December 1838
- Where
- Ncome River bank
Voortrekkers under Pretorius defeated a large Zulu army near the Ncome River on 16 December 1838, suffering only light casualties.
Pretorius led 464 Voortrekkers against an estimated 25,000 to 30,000 Zulu warriors. The battle occurred on the bank of the Ncome River. Only three Voortrekker commando members were lightly wounded, including Pretorius himself. The Zulu forces suffered heavy casualties, marking a decisive victory for the Voortrekkers.
Sources
- Battle of Blood River Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
- Andries Pretorius Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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