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Last Stocked on 9/20/2023

Product Info

Title
Gallabat - The War in East Africa 1940
Publisher
Category
Sub-category
Publish Year
2016
Dimensions
9x11x1"
NKG Part #
2147654067
MFG. Part #
ASLGALLBAT
Type
Ziplock

Description

Moyale, Kenya, 1 July 1940: After the declaration of war, the border between Kenya and Ethiopia remained quiet. Great Britain's toe-hold walled fort surrounded by barbed-wire. This fort was situated opposite its Italian counterpart, the fort at Moyale, about a half mile away. On 28 June the peace was shattered as a bombardment crashed down... or didn't... most of the rounds were duds. The incoming, nevertheless, signaled the start of hostilities.

The Italians laid siege to the fort for about a week, despite a counter-attack foundering... the British force got lost in the dark of night. The Italian force then withdrew for 24 hours before striking again. This latest attack was also beaten back. By 14 July the defender's water supply had been expended. Resupply was impossible so the remaining soldiers of the garrison slipped socks over their boots and withdrew, weapons in tow, under the cover of darkness.

Scenarios cover actions in Kenya, Sudan, British Somaliland, Ethiopia, across Abyssinia, and include the eponymous tank battle at Gallabat, naturally. Colonial troops, Italians, South Africans, and more are featured along with brand new boards!

The recent French Algeria module was well received and set the tone for more esoteric campaigns of World War II and beyond. To that end, we bring you Gallabat and Beyond: The War in East Africa 1940. The set includes 10 historical scenarios, never before published, plus a collection of 4 11" × 16" geomorphic boards to play them on. What's more, you receive 368 color, die-cut counters including new soldier art >> providing ALL the combat counters needed to play! Just bring your ASLRB, markers and a love for the study of new terrain, situations, and combatants... we provide the rest!