East Asia War, 1937 – Asano Brigade
Mod
Mod adds Manchukuo’s Asano Brigade to ARMA 3 using EAW 1937 making them the most interesting and odd playable faction in the EAW 1937 catalogue.
History
In 1936, the Japanese began to form specialist units of White Russians and two years later they became known as the ‘Asano Brigade’. Their elite status earned them various privileges. which can be seen through the equipment they were issued. Men of the Asano Brigade were given the type 98 Japanese Infantry Uniform, an Arisaka rifle type 38, the Steyr-Solothurn S1-100 Submachine Gun, the Type 32 Cavalry Sabre, and the Type 14 Nambu Pistol. As well as special training and other privileges
The main function of the Asano Brigade was to carry out reconnaissance and sabotage. The Patron Saint of the Asano Brigade was ‘St George the Victorious’ and motto of these White Russians was ‘To Victory’! Throughout its existence, the Asano Brigade numbered between 800-3500 men. Its members were considered fanatical anti-Communists.
The White Russians of the Asano Brigade saw action against their Red Russian rivals during the two battles at Lake Khasan and Khalkhin Gol fought in 1938 and 1938 respectively. Some reports claim that the role of the Asano Brigade during these battles was to keep communication routes open between Japanese fighting units engaging the Soviet Red Army. Other reports claim that the Asano Brigade was engaged in frontline combat and lost up to 800 men at the Battle of Khalkhin Gol.
