When the French landed in Madagascar in 1895, much of the coastline they approached was lined with mangrove swamps.
Category: French Foreign Legion
The Defense of Tsarasaotra Post
A scenario from Askari’s upcoming Madagascar campaign book, set during the 1895 French invasion.
A new French 75 for the Foreign Legion
We’ve been working on a new version of the French 75–this one for North Africa.
Marine and Pacific Infantry Battalion (BIMP)
The Marine and Pacific Infantry Battalion (BIMP) was formed from the merger of two battalions decimated during the battle of Bir-Hakeim, Libya, in June 1942: the 1st Marine Infantry Battalion (1st BIM) and Pacific Battalion (BP 1).
Algerian Berber flags
There were quite a few Algerian Berber flags that were recorded or captured by the French during the conquest of Algeria.
Razzia! Berber cavalry has arrived
Askari Miniatures is excited to release four sets of mounted Moroccan Berbers. The Algerian rebel Abd el Kader rides again!