Compass Games Schutztruppe, Heia Safari, 1914-18

Description: Compass Games Schutztruppe, Heia Safari, 1914-18 WWII Campaigns: 1940, 1941, and 1942 is the faithful recreation of not one, but THREE classic GDW Series 120 Schutztruppe, Heia Safari, 1914-18 delivers an intriguing and detailed look at the East African Guerrilla war, 1914-1918. This is a moderate complexity wargame with detailed naval and supply rules, and a map and order of battle representing the authoritative treatment of the campaign. The overall game presentation is enhanced with a mounted game map and larger 9/16″ counters. “Heia, heia Safari!” was a call which for four years echoed throughout East Africa. With this call the officers of the Schutztruppe in German East Africa rallied and encouraged their askari in the defense of their country during the First World War. This small force, whose strength never exceeded 3,000 white and 12,000 black soldiers (askari), was opposed by some 300,000 men (150,000 at any one time), comprising British, Indian, Rhodesian, Nigerian, Gold Coast, South African, Belgian and Portuguese troops. Led by Major-General Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck, the Schutztruppe fought within its own home territory for the first three years of the war. During the final year von Lettow-Vorbeck transferred his resistance to Portuguese East Africa and trekked south to within 60 km of Quelimane. He reappeared in Northern Rhodesia in November, 1918, and that is where news of the general armistice that ended the war reached him. With more than 20 published designs including many on relatively obscure topics, Dennis Bishop delivers a compelling game experience and intriguing look at the East African Guerrilla war, 1914-1918. Forces represent the German, British, South African, Portuguese, and Belgian combatants. Special rules provide a game that is highly-playable yet rich in historical detail featuring weather effects, supply and supply depots, replacements, provisional reinforcements, rail movement, naval transport, naval battle, amphibious assault, aircraft, blockade runners, garrisons, German retreat movement, Allied ambush, infiltration movement, land and naval reaction, artillery bombardment, and more. Product Information: Complexity: 6 out of 10 Solitaire Suitability: 8 out of 10 (no hidden units) Time Scale: 1 month per turn Map Scale: 30 miles per hex Unit Scale: Divisions Players: one to two, best with two Playing Time: up to 3 hours Components: Mounted 22×34 inch map Three 9/16″ countersheets (358 counters) Rules booklet Two order of battle displays Two player aid cards One 6-sided die Box and Lid Thanks for looking. All of my auctions come from a mold and smoke free home. As with all of our auctions, what you see is what you get. All of our images come from our camera or scanner so you will always know exactly what you are buying. We will ship internationally. We combine shipping, if possible. I always use the US Postal Service to ship my packages. Payment is due within 7 days of purchase. Please bid carefully and responsibly. I have multiple auctions going at the same time, so please see what other items I have for sale. Thanks for looking and good luck.

Price: 65 USD

Location: Saint Peters, Missouri

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