February 5th, 1941

Battle of Keren

The Battle of Keren was fought from 5 February-1 April 1941 between the colonial Italian army defending it's colonial possession of Eritrea and the invading British and Commonwealth forces.
While Keren itself has no Fortifications, the British Forces have to find a way trough the surrounding mountains and ridges. The defending forces have excellent observation positions and fortifications there.

Great Britain	Italy
Ground Forces
Bedford OY Bedford OX Universal Carrier Universal Carrier (Vickers) Daimler Dingo Mk I Marmon-Herrington Mk. III A Vickers Light Tank Mk. VI B Cruiser Mk IVA Matilda Mk II	Fiat 508 C.M. Fiat 626 Fiat M11/39 Fiat 626 (Breda 35)
Aircraft
Hawker Hardy
Stationary Weapons
Ordnance QF 2-pdr AT Gun Mk I Ordnance ML 3 inch Mortar Mk II Ordnance QF 25-pdr Mk I	Cannone-Mitragliera da 20/65 modello 35 Cannone da 47/32 M35 8.1cm Granatwerfer 34 Cannone da 105/28