Battle of Vegkop

Cuándo

16 oct 1836

Tipo

Batalla

Coordenadas

27.48° S, 27.91° E

Description

1836 battle between Voortrekkers and the Matebele

1836 conflict during the Great Trek of the Boers

The Battle of Vegkop, alternatively spelled as Vechtkop, took place on 16 October 1836 near the present day town of Heilbron, Free State, South Africa. After an impi of about 600 Matebele murdered 15 to 17 Afrikaner voortrekkers on the Vaal River, abducting three children, King Mzilikazi ordered another attack.

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