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Battle of Bembezi

We fought them at the Bonko, 'twas just the other day
They laid an ambush in our path - we went another way
To capture Bulawayo and stop a fearful war
The Sal'sbry Horse, Victoria Rangers and the old Cape Corps.

On the first day of November of eighteen ninety-three
We fought the Matabele at the Battle of Bembezi.

We formed a laager on the hill at mid-day for to rest
We saw an Insukamini regiment towards the west
We swung the seven-pounder 'round; let a big one fly
And from the east the Amaveni gave their battle cry.

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On the first day of November of eighteen ninety-three
We fought the Matabele at the Battle of Bembezi.

The wild Ingubu with the fierce Imbezu on the right
Came charging from the northern bush, they were a fearful sight
And near 6000 warriors - we stopped them on the run
The bravest of the brave could never match the Maxim gun.

On the first day of November of eighteen ninety-three
We fought the Matabele at the Battle of Bembezi.