01. GALLABAT 2, NOVEMBER 6, 1940

In August, 1940 the Italian Army invaded British Somaliland and their offensive was a stunning success, however in Sudan they have not exploited their early victories (despite the lack of British forces) and have contented themselves to dig in and prepare defenses around the border posts they captured in July. Units of the Indian 5th Division, newly arrived from India, are to advance on the border fort at Gallabat and hold it. 

The main worry is the Italian air force. Currently you cannot be provided much in the way of air support but the Italians have a much stronger air force at their disposal - the hope is the Italian commander at Gallabat cannot quickly call in air support. In any case, the attack will proceed. 

This offensive, as small as it is, is the first British offensive of the war and the eyes of the Empire are on you.

TACTICAL NOTE:
Your airforce will be very vulnerable to the Italians, so use your aircraft wisely.

CORE UNITS:
You receive some prestige to buy units at the start of the scenario and more on Turn 8. At this stage in the campaign you do not necessarily need truck transport (or even any transport) for your infantry, but at some point you will. It is important that once you are sent to Egypt you have truck transport.

