Battle of Mhlatuze River
The Battle of Mhlatuze River was a battle fought between the Zulu and Ndwandwe tribes in 1820 following the Zulu Civil War. The Ndwandwe hierarchy was set asunder by the battle, and largely scattered their population in response.[1]
Sketch of King Shaka
History[]
In 1818, Shaka had been attacked by Qwabe warriors led by along the same river.[2]
The battle[]
The Zulu people prevailed in battle, led by military commander Shaka. As in the Battle of Gqokli Hill, Shaka's superior tactics led his people to victory. When the Ndwandwe attack came, he waited until about half were on each side of the river, effectively splitting the attackers into two separate groups which allowed a Zulu victory.
See also[]
- Mhlatuze River
References[]
- ^ University of California, "General History of Africa VI", 1995. pp. 119
- ^ Gump, James O. "The Dust Rose Like Smoke", 1996
Categories:
- Conflicts in 1820
- Battles involving the Zulu
- 19th century in Africa
- 1820 in South Africa
- History of KwaZulu-Natal