Battle of Blood River: References & Edit History
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| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anniversary information added. | Dec 09, 2025 | ||
| Article revised to clarify that, while Dec. 16 is celebrated in South Africa as the Day of Reconciliation public holiday, its purpose is not to celebrate the Voortrekkers' victory in the Battle of Blood River. | Jan 11, 2022 | ||
| Article thoroughly revised. | Jul 17, 2018 | ||
| Article thoroughly revised. | Jul 31, 2009 |
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