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Historical Site Battle Site On The Bembesi

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Located in Zimbabwe :: Matabeleland South
Category: Attraction :: Historical Site

A decisive battle fought on the 1st of November 1893 in the Matabele War. An early attack by Matabele riflemen and 6,000 warriors came as a complete surprise to Major Forbes’ force which was on its way to liberate Bulawayo. The Ngubi, Mbezu and Nsukamini regiments fought with incredible bravery but were no match for the firepower of the column’s Maxim machine guns. In the attack, about 2,500 or more Matabele were killed. The Maxim gun had been invented by Sir Hiram Maxim in 1883. The gun was first used by Britain's colonial forces in this engagement. Major positions on the battlefield are easily seen and the plaque on the Memorial records the result of the battle and also the bravery of the Ndebele. (Source: Zimfieldguide.com).

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