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Scott here with another episode of the History and Plug podcast.

By the 1830s, the Zulu Kingdom was consolidating its power as the strongest African polity in southeastern Africa.

But it was under growing pressure from British traders in the southwest and hunters on the coast

and descendants of the early Dutch settlers of the Cape who were called the Bores.

In 1837, Boers began trekking inland to get out of the reach of British administrators

and set up their own independent farming communities.

They reached the borders of Zulu territory, and when Boer leader, Pete Reteef, led a diplomatic

delegation to the Zulu Kingdom, they were massacred in cold blood causing war to

break out. In December 1838, a new trucker offensive resulted in a nation-defining clash

between Boer and Zulu at the Battle of Blood River. Today's guest is Ian Knight, author of

Blood River 1838, the Zulu Boer War and the Great Trek. We look at this battle that was between

460 Boer forces who fought the estimated

15,000 strong Zulu army. It was essentially two civilian militaries, with the Boers forming a

tight circle with their oxwagons, creating a mobile fortress where they could attack Zulus

with their muzzle-loading rifles, while the Zulus used traditional weapons like spears and cowhide

shields.

We get into all the military strategies and tactics at this very unique point in history between two different militaries and a major flashpoint in 19th century history.

Hope we enjoy this discussion.

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