First Battle of the Wilderness

First Battle of the Wilderness
Part of Zimbabwe War
DateApril 31-June 2, 1889
Location
The Wilderness, Zimbabwe
Result Republican Victory
Belligerents
File:Kingdom of Zimbabwe Flag.pngKingdom of Zimbabwe File:Flag of King Mutumpi.pngRepublic of Zimbabwe
Commanders and leaders
File:Kingdom of Zimbabwe Flag.pngLt. Gen. Chinasa Pretorius File:Flag of King Mutumpi.pngMaj. Gen. Darion Tuttle
Strength
59,000 46,000
Casualties and losses
12,041 13,561