Battle of Mhlatuze River

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The Battle of Mhlatuze River was a battle fought between the Zulu and Ndwandwe tribes during the Zulu Civil War in 1820. 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.