The Battle of Blood River | Zulus Vs Boers | Total War Cinematic Battle

The Battle of Blood River (16 December 1838) was fought on the bank of the Ncome River, in what is today KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa between 464 Voortrekkers, led by Andries Pretorius, and an estimated 25,000 to 30,000 Zulu. Estimations of casualties amounted to over 3,000 of King Dingane's soldiers dead, including two Zulu princes competing with Prince Mpande for the Zulu throne. Three Voortrekker commando members were lightly wounded, including Pretorius.

Game - Napoleon Total War
Mods - The Khartum and Zulu mod

00:00 Tensions escalate
00:35 The Zulu betrayal
02:00 The Boer force
02:21 The Zulu internal conflict
02:46 The Zulus at Umgungundlovu
03:25 The Boer battle positions
04:03 The Zulu forces gather
04:36 The morning of the battle
05:08 The battle begins
06:37 The Zulus are pushed back
06:59 The Cavalry pursue the Zulu
08:20 Aftermath