Sunday, October 02, 2016

Sharp Practice 2 - The Ottoman Empire Part 2 - The Nizam-i-Jedid


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
The Stats for Sharp Practice are included below.


Nizam-i-Jedid Infantry
Type
Conscripts & Volunteers
Points Value
8
Weapon
Musket
Size
8
Formation
First
Fire
Controlled Volley
Crashing Volley
Step
Out
Drill
Characteristics
No Shock
Yes
First Only
3
2
2
(List 5)

Arab Irregulars
Type
Irregular Skirmishers
Points Value
12
Weapon
Rifle
Size
6
Formation
First
Fire
Controlled Volley
Crashing Volley
Step
Out
Drill
Characteristics
Never
No
No
-
1
-
Prominent Leader, Tactical, Moveable DP.
(List 9)
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Now to test them on the Battlefield.

7 comments:

  1. I don't think I've seen an Ottoman Nap force before. Least not painted up.
    It'll be interesting to see them in an aar

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    1. Roy that's me always something left field, it stops people picking on uniform errors :-)

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  2. A splendid looking unit Stuart.

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  3. Nice brush work Stu 😉.
    Regards Gav .

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    1. Cheers Gav, not sure how long on the table they will last?
      Cheers
      Stu

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