Capture of Asosa - First Belgian Victory [ Abyssinia ]
Listen up—this is how wars are won.
In March of ’41, a hard-fighting outfit from the Belgian Congo—the 11th Battalion of the Force Publique—marched into Abyssinia to take the fight straight to the Italians. No hesitation, no excuses. They clawed their way up the brutal high ground of Mount Kirin, took their hits in ambushes near Asosa and Megale, and kept moving. That’s what real soldiers do—they advance under fire and don’t look back.
Then came the punch. On March 11th, they struck Asosa fast and hard. The Italians weren’t ready—caught off guard, unsure of what they were facing, and too slow to react. Their resistance crumbled, and they ran for Addis Ababa. That’s the power of speed, aggression, and surprise. You don’t give the enemy time to think—you hit him so hard he breaks.
That victory wasn’t just a win—it was a statement. The Force Publique proved they could take the offensive, seize ground, and drive the enemy out. The lesson is simple: take the high ground, keep moving, and when the moment comes—attack with everything you’ve got.
~~ General Howitzer
6 VP’s
Card Balance:
Allies – 6
Axis – 5
Complexity:
2
Conditions:
Desert
Context:
Historical
Location:
North Africa
Year:
1941
Theater:
Mediterranean
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Objectives:
6 VP’s, plus an Allied Temporary Medal Objective for capturing the Hospital
Battlefield:
BThis is a desert combat field with little room to hide, so the goal is to hit hard and fast.
Troops:
Allies – 9 Infantry
Axis – 6 Infantry
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