2015 · World War I
The Battle of Tanga 1914
This historical wargame depicts the first major British operation against German East Africa during World War I. Players recreate the amphibious landings at Tanga, where diverse colonial troops from India faced the German Schutztruppe and Askari forces. The British must contend with operational problems while pressing an attack against an outnumbered defender.
- Players
- 1–2 best 2
- Playing time
- 360 min
- Age
- 12+
- Complexity
- 2.5 / 5
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