Post by Pothead on Mar 29, 2018 19:37:20 GMT
The Battle of Bembezi, that took place on 1 November 1893, was the most decisive battle won by the British in the First Matabele War of 1893.
The British went over to Ndebele positions and were almost ambushed, yet due to command issues they went another way with Ndebele spearman waiting for them. Though thoroughly outnumbered, (10,000 men to 700), the British Maxim guns proved superior to Ndebele numbers. After heavy losses, the Ndebele began retreat. Roughly 2,500 Ndebele were killed.
After the stunning defeat, King Lobengula fled the battle; the end of the First Matabele War was near.They killed 2500 Ndebele soldiers, they destroyed the Ndebele black soldiers despite being heavily outnumbered