Askari Soldier

Askari was a term used for locally recruited soldiers in several African colonial armies, not the name of a single nationality or regiment. German, Italian, British, and other administrations organized such troops under differing systems. Their campaigns included difficult marches and operations where local knowledge and logistical endurance mattered greatly, often across regions with few roads and limited medical facilities. Askari service was deeply connected with colonial recruitment, local communities, and unequal military structures. Some formations developed strong professional traditions and fought far from their original garrisons. In German East Africa, Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck’s forces relied heavily on African askari throughout a prolonged campaign against Allied troops. Their operations extended beyond the colony into neighboring territories.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1914, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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