The Defense of Gogni Africa Orientale Italiana #32 |
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(Defender) Italy | vs |
Britain
(Attacker)
India (Attacker) |
Formations Involved |
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Total | |
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Side 1 | 0 |
Draw | 0 |
Side 2 | 3 |
Overall Rating, 3 votes |
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4
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Scenario Rank: --- of 913 |
Parent Game | Africa Orientale Italiana |
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Historicity | Historical |
Date | 1941-01-26 |
Start Time | 05:00 |
Turn Count | 30 |
Visibility | Day & Night |
Counters | 103 |
Net Morale | 1 |
Net Initiative | 0 |
Maps | 2: 84, 86 |
Layout Dimensions | 56 x 43 cm 22 x 17 in |
Play Bounty | 182 |
AAR Bounty | 227 |
Total Plays | 3 |
Total AARs | 0 |
Battle Types |
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Inflict Enemy Casualties |
Road Control |
Urban Assault |
Conditions |
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Off-board Artillery |
Randomly-drawn Aircraft |
Smoke |
Scenario Requirements & Playability | |
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Africa Orientale Italiana | Base Game |
Introduction |
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The first line of defense in front of Barentu centered on a line of hills in front of Gogni, a roadside village. Gen. Angelo Bergonzi of 2nd Colonial Division placed the three battalions of 16th Colonial Infantry Brigade there, supported by one of the handful of modern medium artillery batteries in the colony. Apparently believing their own propaganda, the British officers of 5th Indian Division seem to have been surprised by the stout resistance offered. |
Conclusion |
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The Indians made some gains in their dawn attack, but the Italians took them back with an unexpected counter-attack. The Indian brigade ground forward in heavy fighting, but not until three days later did they capture Gogni, following an uncontested Italian withdrawal in good order. The Eritreans had delayed the Allied advance exactly as expected. |
AFV Rules Pertaining to this Scenario's Order of Battle |
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3 Errata Items | |
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All Bren carriers should have a movement value of 7. (Shad
on 2010 Dec 15)
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Two British infantry have their full strengths printed on the back. They should both be "2-3" when reduced. (Shad
on 2010 Dec 15)
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Ignore the direct fire values. (Shad
on 2010 Dec 15)
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