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 seige 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!
NOTE: THIS IS A VERY LIMITED PRINT RUN
AND YOUR COPY IS BEING CREATED AS A SPECIAL ORDER JUST FOR YOU. To that end please allow 4-8 weeks for delivery
or when the module is completed > your payment locks in your
copy. You have the assurance of 22 years of publishing and our
thanks for supporting the creativity of your fellow hobbyists!
