klasmalmstrom
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I am primarily interested in how the Ethiopian and Eritrean squads/HS look like, i.e., are they 3-3-7 (1st Line), etc. ?
Anyone have a copy of the original (not Critical Hit) Soldiers of the Negus?
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Hennie van der Salm
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Klas,
Here is an example of the Eritrean forces:
and this is an example of the Ethiopean forces:
If you need more information, just let me know. I've got a scan of all the original countersheets.
Here is an example of the Eritrean forces:
and this is an example of the Ethiopean forces:
If you need more information, just let me know. I've got a scan of all the original countersheets.
Don't forget the tankette tipping rules. Best rule in the pack. ;-)
von Marwitz
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Just for comparison with the originals provided uptread:
Here is the CH version of the counters (front). The difference seems to be in the artwork for some of the leaders which look more african tribal in the CH version.
von Marwitz
What is above the Ethiopian Hero’s head in the original artwork?
I have the CH reprint. A fun module.
von Marwitz
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Hennie van der Salm
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I thinks it's supposed to be a Shotel (an Ethiopian Sword), see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shotel
I've checked the rules but nothing about the Sword is mentioned so I guess it's just something artistic.
von Marwitz
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Have a look at the counters, man. These guys are so poorly equipped that they carry only spears. That said, it goes without saying that they weren't equipped with tank-flip attack counters either... They did it with their (soon to be cold dead) hands.
von Marwitz
von Marwitz
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I doubt that there will be rules concerning chemical (gas) warfare in the MMP version of 'Soldiers of the Negus'. There weren't any rules in the CH version of it and it would surprise me why MMP should invent them with no scenarios designed for them. In the CH version 'Scrub' is treated as 'Candelabra Trees', i.e. "large cactus-like trees found in abundance in the deserts of Ethiopia. The large plants average 8-9 feet in height and grow in clumps, usually surrounded by a hardy, knee high breed of desert grass. Their name stems from the many branches which curve upward, making the trees look quite a candelabra." This is the only 'extra' rule besides some specifics for the Ethiopian Army and Eritrean Troops.
It is a fact that the Italians used gas in the area. I have read about it in one of my books but I can't remember the details as I went through it several years ago.
von Marwitz