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Element in DBA

A single stand of figures that is the basic maneuver unit in the game. From 2 to 7 foot figures and 1 to 6 mounted. Elements very in depth by troop type but for 15 mm and smaller they are 40 mm wide, and for 20 mm and larger they are 60 mm wide.

Original definition 12 January 2017 6:25 PM by Bobgnar .