Colonial Campaigns: Ethiopia 1887-1896 (2002)

Overview

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!