{"id":2954,"date":"2012-11-10T10:47:14","date_gmt":"2012-11-10T09:47:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wordpress\/index.php\/ethiopia_1890\/"},"modified":"2020-03-15T15:18:54","modified_gmt":"2020-03-15T14:18:54","slug":"ethiopia_1890","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/index.php\/2012\/11\/10\/ethiopia_1890\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethiopia 1890"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Triumph and Tragedy scenario, 28mm figures by Luca, from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.strategianova.it\" class=\"cc-route-enabled\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Strategia Nova<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Bertelli first aid column has to reach an italian outpost, held by Captain Zaccardini. Zaccardini is renown for being able to keep the Ethiopians chiefs under control, but this time a runner has warned the nearby troops he will hold no longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A relief column, lead by Vittorio Bertelli is coming, with italian and Askari troops&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Emperor-Meneliks-picturesque-soldiery-1024x541.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Emperor-Meneliks-picturesque-soldiery-1024x541.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Emperor-Meneliks-picturesque-soldiery-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Emperor-Meneliks-picturesque-soldiery-768x406.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Emperor-Meneliks-picturesque-soldiery-1536x811.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Emperor-Meneliks-picturesque-soldiery.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ITALIANI<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/battle_abyssinia1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14685\" width=\"239\" height=\"217\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>3 Eroi<\/li><li>Askari 1, 2, 3 e Guarnigione: 10 fig + leader, Rifle + bayonet, Veterans, nimble, aggressive, formation<\/li><li>Askari cav: 10 fig + 1 Ld, Vet, Carbine, Sword<\/li><li>Regolari Italiani 1,2 e 3: 10 + Ld, Trained, formation, volley fire<\/li><li>Maxim trained, 4 figs.,rifles<\/li><li>Furieri, trained, 5 figs, rifle +  bayonet<\/li><li>Scorta treno c.sopra, trained, 5 figs, rifle +  bayonet<\/li><li>Askari gun 5 figs., rifle + Baionetta, gun<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ABISSINI<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Ethiopians-Dancing-a-Fantasia-1024x488.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Ethiopians-Dancing-a-Fantasia-1024x488.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Ethiopians-Dancing-a-Fantasia-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Ethiopians-Dancing-a-Fantasia-768x366.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Ethiopians-Dancing-a-Fantasia-1536x732.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Ethiopians-Dancing-a-Fantasia.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>3 Eroi<\/li><li>Snayder-yaji 1,2 3, e 4: 10 figure Trained  Rifle+sword, nimble, bad shot, aggressive<\/li><li>Waruari 1,2,3 e 4 Veterani, 20 figs + leader, Sword + Shield, nimble,aggressive<\/li><li>Cavalry 1,2,3 e 4: 10 figs, sword<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unit Cards<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/T-T_UnitCards_Ethiopia_4.pdf\">T-T_UnitCards_Ethiopia_4<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/T-T_UnitCards_Ethiopia_4.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button\" download>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/T-T_UnitCards_Ethiopia_3.pdf\">T-T_UnitCards_Ethiopia_3<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/T-T_UnitCards_Ethiopia_3.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button\" download>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/T-T_UnitCards_Ethiopia_2.pdf\">T-T_UnitCards_Ethiopia_2<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/T-T_UnitCards_Ethiopia_2.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button\" download>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/T-T_UnitCards_Ethiopia_1.pdf\">T-T_UnitCards_Ethiopia_1<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/T-T_UnitCards_Ethiopia_1.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button\" download>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Battle<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              The italian outpost is on the other side of a narrow pass, certainly held by the natives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0475.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0475.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0475-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              A sangar nearby the outpost is firmly under control of an Askari detachment and a mountain gun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0476.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0476.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0476-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              The commander orders all men to get a firing position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0477.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0477.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0477-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              The outpost, held by just a few furieri, military clerks men, and the renown Captain Zaccardini.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0479.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0479.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0479-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              The ethiopians keep a close eye on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0480.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0480-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              and on the sangar&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0481.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0481.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0481-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              some food is coming, cheered by the troops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0482.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0482.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0482-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              Dust on the horizon, the Bertelli relief column is coming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0483.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0483.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0483-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              Just spotted by the Ethiopians<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0484.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0484.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0484-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              Many troops have just arrived from the homeland, they are not accustomed to the african highlands, but they are trained to stay in formations and to volley fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0485.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0485.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0485-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              The Cacciatori d&#8217;Africa start to deploy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0486.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0486.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0486-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              Troops in the sangar start to become nervous, they see a lot of Ethipian troops approaching the column, but they are unable to communicate, where is the column heliograph?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0487.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0487.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0487-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              In the meanwhile Zaccardini is putting all his charisma, and gold, to bribe one of the local chiefs..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0489.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0489.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0489-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              The first veteran Askari troops are deploying, they have orders to reach the first hill on the right of the column, they are aggressive troops, and nimble, they can cross broken ground without loosing momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0491.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0491.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0491-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">                The battalion commander has decided to deploy his formation in company abreast. Heliograph and mules follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0492.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0492.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0492-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              Some scouts are on top of the hill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0493.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0493.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0493-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              No, it is a leader defying the enemy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0494.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0494.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0494-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              Neat lines advance towards the hill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0495.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0495.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0495-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              A Maxim gun is deployed forward to cover the advance of the Askari.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0496.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0496.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0496-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              On the center and left of the column the italian troops start to deploy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0498.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0498.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0498-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              The full view of the colonial army.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0499.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0499.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0499-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              The back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0500.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0500.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0500-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              The first Ethiopians appear, on the top of the right hill. They are armed with Sneider rifles, but they are poor shots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0501.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0501.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0501-300x239.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              They profit of all cover to hide and fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0502.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0502.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0502-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              The italin lines, the machinegun start to fire on the hill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0503.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0503.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0503-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              and the Askari rush uphill!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0505.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0505.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0505-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              The piedmontese officer orders the heliograph to reach the firing line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0506.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0506.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0506-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              On the right, a warm blooded sardinian captain disregards orders for the italians not to go on high ground, and orders a rush for the top of the right hill, formation is broken!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0507.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0507.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0507-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              The relief wagons and their escort are worried of what is happening on their left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0508.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0508.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0508-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              But they should&#8217;t. The Penne di Falco Askari cavalry enters the battlefield!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0509.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0509.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0509-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              A group of Ethipian shooters comes out of an ambush and fires to the sardinians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0511.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0511.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0511-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              It is more than a single group!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0512.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0512-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              But the italian colonial troops are currently more numerous and they are well trained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0513.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0513.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0513-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              The enemy, as seen from the hilltop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0514.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0514.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0514-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              Some casualties are taken from the first askari column, but two more are ordered forward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0515.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0515.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0515-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">                The main problem is that the advance of the column is very slow. Will they ever manage to reach the fort in time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0516.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0516.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0516-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              The italians in high ground are coming under pressure!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0517.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0517.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0517-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              A full enemy host is found on the same hill!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0518.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0518.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0518-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              Many cavalrymen are there, maybe they were put to ambush the column on the narrow path. They are at a disadvantage on the rough hill ground respect to infantry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0523.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0523.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0523-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              The machinegun pours lead over the enemy, but suddenly stops firing with a CLANG! Jammed. It is brought back on the wagons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0524.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0524.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0524-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              On the meanwhile, the sangar is under attack!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0525.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0525.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0525-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              There is not much time left!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0526.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0526.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0526-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              But the sardinian captain is starting to learn the matters of Small Wars, a bloody melee develops on the left hill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0528.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0528.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0528-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              The Ethiopians are checked with heavy casualties. The italians barely manage to hold the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0529.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0529.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0529-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              Also the fort starts to be under attack!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0531.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0531.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0531-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              Zaccardelli has a perfect view of the whole battlefield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0535.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0535.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0535-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              Our game master on the back of the fort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0536.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0536.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0536-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              The ethiopians are lucky, the gun manages to fire just a bad shot before the sangar is stormed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0537.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0537.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0537-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              A closeup<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0538.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0538.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0538-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              A second melee on the hilltop. The italians still hold, but they are decimated. The captain is wounded!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0528-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0528-2.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0528-2-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              The ethiopians are pinned in place. They wait for the rest of the host to attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0539.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0539.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0539-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              The wounded captain firing his pistol. The sergeant keeps the enemy at bay with his sword.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0540.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0540.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0540-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              Few hundred meters from the melee the Ethipian leader advances with his cavalry, covered by enemy fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0541.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0541.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0541-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              But the Penne di Falco are coming in aid of the outnumbered italian regulars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0542.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0542.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0542-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              In the meanwhile the clerksmen are given rifles, to defend the outpost. Zaccardelli smoking a cigar&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0544.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0544.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0544-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              To the fort!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0545.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0545.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0545-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              The last stand of the sangar&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0546.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0546.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0546-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              We have forgotten the Askari battalion, They are cleaning the hill with just a few casualties!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0547.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0547.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0547-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              But the column is too slow. The Cacciatori do not advance the firing line&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0549.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0549.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0549-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              Last few seconds of the sangar. All defenders will be killed in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0550.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0550.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0550-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              Last shots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0551.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0551.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0551-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              The heliograph is almost in place, but it is late!!! Sun is going down!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0553.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0553.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0553-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">                The Penne di Falco dismount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0554.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0554.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0554-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              That was the picture for another battle, here they are charing in aid for the outnumbere regulars!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0555.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0555.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0555-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">                They will have to fight many natives. The outcome is not clear<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0556.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0556.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0556-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              At the end of the day, the attack to the fort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0557.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0557.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0557-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">              Sun is down, but the askari on the right are now attacked by many Ethiopian cavalrymen!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0568.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"14753\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0568.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/index.php\/2012\/11\/10\/ethiopia_1890\/img_0568\/\" class=\"wp-image-14753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0568.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0568-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" 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The Bertelli first aid column has to reach an italian outpost, held by Captain Zaccardini. 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