Starting Skirmish gaming The Greek War of Independence

[Shipka]

The reason for this post was an enquiry from an experienced gamer but new to this period as to the possible make up of two 30 man forces .

My advice was for the Greek force 2 ten men units of Irregulars and dependent as to the type of game sought the 3rd group either latter Greek regulars or for an earlier setting a group of European volunteers.

The make up of the Ottomans should be 1 unit of Albanians, I unit of Ottoman irregulars and 1 unit of either provincial or Guard Infantry.

A good set of skirmish rules such as Sharpe Practice

[Captain Darling]

Hey Shipka,

Looking forward to seeing your forces and games covering this conflict.

If you haven't seen it there's some information on forces on this site:

http://www.balkanhistory.com/balkan_armies.htm

I like Smooth and Rifled for skirmish gaming.

Cheers!

[skeptichaggis]

I just had a short article published in the most recent journal of the continental wars society on the anglo-french siege of Morea in 1828. French infantry and chassuers backed up by a small British naval brigade. It would make a intresting scenerio for a wargame.
Its a almost forgotten incident in history. If you like I can send you the allied order of battle.