Following on from yesterday's post a night on the brushes and the first force is complete without the need for that many new additions, shout out if you think you can spot the new recruits...
I opted for the New Order Army First as they were the closest to the European forces in terms of structure and organisation.
The Ottoman Core Force. |
The Nizam-i-Jedid
Created by Selim to counter the Janissaries the Nizam-i-Jedid or New Order Army was to become a Corp of some 24,000 men armed and drilled in a European style, often commanded by officers of French, English or Prussian origin.
Attempts to move the Janissaries to this model failed and resulted in a number of revolts, the Nizam according to correspondents of the day claim they were a mixed bag yet it was the Nizim's that stopped Napoleon at Acre.
I figured the following formation within Sharp Practice would be a good representation on the table top, giving a core Infantry formation with some Skirmishers to screen the formation.
Leader Status III
Three Groups of 8 Regulars, Muskets.
Leader Status II
Leader I
Two Groups of 6 Irregular Skirmishers, Rifle Armed.
48 Points
The New Order Army on the March |
Nizam-i-Jedid Lead by a Status III Leader |
Skirmish Group Lead by a Status II Leader |
Skirmish Group Lead by a Status I Leader |
Nizam-i-Jedid Infantry
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Type
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Conscripts & Volunteers
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Points Value
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8
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Weapon
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Musket
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Size
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8
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Formation
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First
Fire
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Controlled Volley
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Crashing Volley
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Step
Out
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Drill
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Characteristics
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No Shock
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Yes
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First Only
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3
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2
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2
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(List 5)
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Arab Irregulars
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Type
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Irregular Skirmishers
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Points Value
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12
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Weapon
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Rifle
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Size
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6
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Formation
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First
Fire
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Controlled Volley
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Crashing Volley
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Step
Out
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Drill
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Characteristics
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Never
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No
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No
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-
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1
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-
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Prominent Leader, Tactical, Moveable DP.
(List 9) |
Now to test them on the Battlefield.
I don't think I've seen an Ottoman Nap force before. Least not painted up.
ReplyDeleteIt'll be interesting to see them in an aar
Roy that's me always something left field, it stops people picking on uniform errors :-)
DeleteA splendid looking unit Stuart.
ReplyDeleteLook great well done
ReplyDeleteThanks Willie.
DeleteNice brush work Stu 😉.
ReplyDeleteRegards Gav .
Cheers Gav, not sure how long on the table they will last?
DeleteCheers
Stu