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.

66 Points

 

The New Order Army on the March

Nizam-i-Jedid Led 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)

Now to test them on the Battlefield.