The Italians are supposed to be the scenario attackers, but, they suffer with 6/5 morale and have only 2 leaders. While they greatly outnumber the Ethiopians, (10 BAN infantry vs 3), the Ethiopian’s have a MG and better morale, being 7/7. Also, the big difference, the puny Italians have to clear 2 dug in positions and a fort, represented by an entrenchment. And they have only 8 turns to do this.

Unless your extremely lucky (or un lucky…), this isn’t going to happen. And didn’t in my game. The Italians managed to clear one dug in position, but the fort and other dug in spot were not touched. Italian morale was so bad that by the end of the scenario half of the infantry had routed away, further weakening their ability to take anything.

I guess this played to history. I don’t think there is much replay value in this scenario, but it is a good introduction to this theater.