Historical Events tagged with "matabele"

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Military & Warfare

Afrikaner Voortrekkers Defend Against Matabele Assault

October 16th, 1836 188 years ago

In a confrontation during the Great Trek, Afrikaner Voortrekkers defended their camp against an attack by the Matabele people. While they successfully repulsed the assault, the Voortrekkers faced a significant setback as they lost a large portion of their livestock, which was a critical resource for their migration and sustenance in the unfamiliar territory of present-day South Africa.

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