Tag: Hollow Legions

I don't like sand. It's coarse and rough and irritating and it gets everywhere.

The terrain at Bir El Gubi was a harsh, unforgiving expanse of desert, which presented both an obstacle and an opportunity for the combatants.

By the end of the day, the combination of Rommel's tactical prowess and the unforgiving conditions of the khamsin led to a decisive Axis victory.

Hollow Legions puts the Italians, the Ethiopians and the whole desert war in one box, with a revised Chapter F, board 25e and 53 scenarios from Ethiopia in 1935 to the Don.

The last time the Italian module was in print was in 1990 … 31 years ago. This version adds many elements from West of Alamein as well as some other goodies. Read the official announcement below the break.

The 4th Armored Brigade, probing northeast of Gabr Saleh, was driving a German recon unit before it. The Afrika Korps at last reacted, quickly forming several units of the 21st Panzer Division into Kampfgruppe Stephan.

Stew’s Replays: Bridge to Nowhere (54) Here's the historical situation: Date: August 12, 1941 Location: Yasnaya Polyana, Ukraine Attacker: Italian (1º Battaglione, 80º "Roma" Reggimento Fanteria) Defender: Russian (Soviet...