irregulars from friendly tribes: 400 men The British were supported by a force led by Sory Kessebeh from Bumpe, who had previously experienced attacks from the Temne.[2]
local porters to transport supplies: 500 men
local bush-cutters to open up a track through the bush: 200
government officials and military officers: 19 men
The seamen manned a 7-pounder rifled, muzzle-loading field gun and a Maxim machine gun. The West Indians were each armed with a Martini-Henry rifle and they also operated tubes firing rockets.[1]
The British military, with all their modern machinery and their allied forces, faced an ambush organized by the Yoni warriors. 20 killed and all wounded. They suffered greatly during this campaign.
References
^ ab"The Yoni Campaign". The Soldier's Burden. Kaiserscross. Retrieved 29 April 2016.
^Fyle, Magbaily C (2006). Historical Dictionary of Sierra Leone. Lanham Maryland: Scarecrow Press.