In Lori: initially 4,000 in total incl. partisans[2] or 28 infantry companies and 4 cavalry squadrons excl. partisans.[3] 6,500 troops at peak, supported by local rebels.[4] In Akhalkalaki: probably much fewer.[5][6]
In Lori: several hundred initially incl. German troops.[7] Gradually increasing. More than 3,500 National Guard and People's Guard of Georgia(英语:People's Guard of Georgia) troops during the final stages of the war.[8][9] In Akhalkalaki: over 6,000.[5]