Bolt Action | Italian Colonial Troops Infantry Section | 28mm Metal Unit

Italy, seeking to secure its place amongst the powers of Europe, began colonization of a number of African countries in the late 19th century, including Eritrea. Eritrean Ascari battalions, equipped with Italian weapons and gear, became a permanent fixture of Italian East African colonization. These well-regarded and fierce fighters played a crucial role in the North African campaign during WWII, serving with distinction until the fall of Italian East Africa in 1941.