The Battle Of Tanga, 1914

Description

Often referred to as ‘The Battle of the Bees’, the Battle of Tanga, an amphibious attack launched by British and Indian forces, established the burgeoning reputation of Colonel (later General) Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck by the manner in which he successfully defeated the British-led attempt to capture German East Africa.

Game scale:Game scale:
Units: Each combat unit represents a company or platoon, an individual officer, 2 artillery guns or a machine gun section.Units: Each combat unit represents a company or platoon, an individual officer, 2 artillery guns or a machine gun section.
Map: Each hex equals 200 yards.Map: Each hex equals 200 yards.
Turn: Each game turn represents 1 hourTurn: Each game turn represents 1 hour