The battlefield between the East African Army and the Matebele Kingdom troops was to the east of Bulawayo. On the East African side, it comprised border forces from the South Salzburg Province and part of the Second Brigade of the Southern Road Army, totaling more than six thousand men. The Matebele Kingdom had over sixteen thousand troops, including more than ten thousand Shona Tribe auxiliary forces.
Sivert held a telescope, looking at the Matebele Kingdom troops across the way, and said, "It seems the Matebele Kingdom is ready for a do-or-die fight. However, their choice to engage us directly is quite interesting!"
If there's one tactic that gives the East African Army headaches, it's guerrilla warfare. Thus, the East African Army has extensive experience in counter-guerrilla warfare in Africa. The East African Kingdom certainly hopes for its enemies to engage them openly rather than acting like underhanded tricksters.
