Colonial Campaigns: Ethiopia 1887-1896

Expansion for The Sword and the Flame

Colonial Campaigns: Ethiopia 1887-1896

  • Players: 2–6 players
  • Play time: 180 min
  • BGG rating: 7.0

About Colonial Campaigns: Ethiopia 1887-1896

From the back of the book: Ethiopia 1887-1896 features 10 action-packed historical scenarios from Italy's only colonial adventure. The Ethiopians, Italians, and the Dervish clash for control of Abyssinia and the port of Massawa. The scenarios: 1. Lt Cuomo's Advance (The Battle of Saati) - January 18, 1887 2. The Dogali Fight - January 26, 1887 3. The Battle of Gallabat - March 12, 1889 Dervish vs. The Ethiopians! 4. The Battle ofAgordat - December 21, 1893 Dervish vs. The Italians! 5. Fort Halai - December 18, 1894 6. The Battle of Coatit - January 13, 1895 7. Rear Guard at debra-Alia - October 9, 1895 8. Amba Alagi - December 7, 1895 9. The Center Brigades (Adowa) - March 1, 1896 10. Dabormida's Brigade (Adowa) - March 1, 1896 The scenarios are all organized to be played using The Sword and the Flame, but can easily be adapted to any rules set. Units are set at 8 figures instead of the traditional 20. This allows for faster play, greater flexibility and .. your one 20-figure unit becomes 2½ units instantly! Play on either a 6'x4' or 8'x5' table. Give it a try! Other sections include: - Uniform Information for the Italians and the Ethiopians! - History of the period! - Information on the Italians and Ethiopian armies! - Campaign Rules!

Released
2002
Designer
Mark Fastoso

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Colonial Campaigns: Ethiopia 1887-1896 plays with 2–6 players.

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A game of Colonial Campaigns: Ethiopia 1887-1896 takes 180 min.

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