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    The Ottoman Army of the Napoleonic period was divided into regular and irregular forces. The regular forces included the elite Janissary corps and the Nizam-i-Jedid corps, which was the Sultan's attempt at modernization. However, the Janissaries opposed modernization and overthrew reform attempts. The irregular forces included provincial troops and mercenaries of varying quality like Albanian and Greek mercenaries. Cavalry forces included heavy Suvarileri cavalry and lighter Sipahi and Mamluk cavalry. The roster provides points costs and equipment for the various Ottoman unit types available for use in wargames.

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    The Ottoman Army of the Napoleonic period was divided into regular and irregular forces. The regular forces included the elite Janissary corps and the Nizam-i-Jedid corps, which was the Sultan's attempt at modernization. However, the Janissaries opposed modernization and overthrew reform attempts. The irregular forces included provincial troops and mercenaries of varying quality like Albanian and Greek mercenaries. Cavalry forces included heavy Suvarileri cavalry and lighter Sipahi and Mamluk cavalry. The roster provides points costs and equipment for the various Ottoman unit types available for use in wargames.

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    The Ottoman Army of the Napoleonic period was divided into regular and irregular forces. The regular forces included the elite Janissary corps and the Nizam-i-Jedid corps, which was the Sultan's attempt at modernization. However, the Janissaries opposed modernization and overthrew reform attempts. The irregular forces included provincial troops and mercenaries of varying quality like Albanian and Greek mercenaries. Cavalry forces included heavy Suvarileri cavalry and lighter Sipahi and Mamluk cavalry. The roster provides points costs and equipment for the various Ottoman unit types available for use in wargames.

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    The Ottoman Army of the Napoleonic period was divided into regular and irregular forces. The regular forces included the elite Janissary corps and the Nizam-i-Jedid corps, which was the Sultan's attempt at modernization. However, the Janissaries opposed modernization and overthrew reform attempts. The irregular forces included provincial troops and mercenaries of varying quality like Albanian and Greek mercenaries. Cavalry forces included heavy Suvarileri cavalry and lighter Sipahi and Mamluk cavalry. The roster provides points costs and equipment for the various Ottoman unit types available for use in wargames.

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    The Ottoman Army was divided into regular forces (Capou-Koulis) and irregular forces raised when needed to fight enemies like Russia. The Janissary Corps used to be the backbone but declined in military prowess over time.

    The Ottoman Army was divided into regular paid soldiers (Capou-Koulis) and irregular forces that were raised in large numbers when facing enemies like Russia. The Janissary Corps was the regular army but declined over time while the Sipahis and irregular forces made up the bulk of the Ottoman forces operating in Europe.

    Sultan Selim III tried to limit the influence of the Janissary Corps by raising the Nizam-i-Jedid Corps which was drilled and armed in the European style. However, the Janissaries opposed this and several mutinies occurred in response to serving alongside the new corps.

    Ottoman Turks

    for Song of Drums and Shakos

    Historical Introduction

    Kristopher Harbury (Order #33911852)


    Historical Introduction
    The Ottoman Army of the Napoleonic period Like infantry, cavalry in the Ottoman Army
    was divided in Capou-Koulis (paid soldiers) and was made by large numbers of provincial forces
    Irregulars, raised in great numbers when enemies and a nucleus of Capou-Koulis: the Suvarileri.
    (mainly Russians) were approaching. Organised in six divisions numbering 28.000
    they were the real heavy cavalry of the Porte.
    The Janissary Corps were the backbone of the Guard Suvarileri are reported to be armoured,
    regular Army since 1300, but at the end of but maybe just had a shield to protect themselves.
    the 17th century very little remained of their All Suvarileri were armed with lances.
    military prowess. Privileges, political power
    and opposition to any kind of modernization The Sipahis (horsemen) formed the bulk of
    transformed this once glorious Corps in a kind Ottoman cavalry. Following the ancient feudal
    of State-within-the-State. Sultan Selim III tried system, they were rewarded for their services with
    to limit their influence by raising a “New Order land (Timars) which could be inherited. As for
    Army” (Nizam-i-Jedid) drilled and armed in the Janissaries, Sipahis also were – at the beginning
    European style and led by European Officers, but of 1800 – the pale reflection of the proud military
    faced a strong opposition (and several mutinies) force they were in the past, so they were ordered
    from Janissaries, who refused to serve with them by Selim III to spend six months every two years
    in several campaigns. Finally, in 1807 Selim III in training in he capital. Unfortunately, few of
    was overthrown by a Palace Revolt led by the them did it.
    Janissaries, and the Nizam-i-Jedid Corps was
    disbanded. The Mamluks, a kind of Egyptian cavalry, were
    known to Europeans thanks to Napoleon,
    One year later, Mahmud II (Selim’s cousin) become who wanted some of them in his own Guard.
    Sultan and the Nizam-i-Jedid Corps were raised Originally slaves captured by Egyptians during
    again but under a different name, taken from the their campaigns, with time they rose in power and
    Turkish military tradition (Segban-i-Jedid) not became the rulers of Egypt. Armed with swords,
    to offend the Janissaries. Notwithstanding this, pistols and javelin, the Mamluks were aided by
    in late 1808 another revolt took place and the several foot servants who followed the charge
    Segbans were exterminated by the Janissaries to finish off survivors and retrieve the javelins
    after being disbanded again. Mahmud seemed to thrown by their masters.
    abandon the reform project, but in 1826 he took
    revenge on the Janissaries finally destroying their Ottoman light cavalry was made up by Yoruks
    military organization and eliminating a large part (Turcoman volunteers) and Djellis (Guides)
    of them. specialised in pursuit and reconnaissance. When
    called by the Sultan in time of war, these irregular
    Over half of any Ottoman Army operating in cavalrymen would flock in thousands to the
    Europe was composed of Sekhans (Irregulars). Ottoman banners.
    They were raised and organized by local
    Governors and – even if officially not paid – they During the period covered by Song of Drums and
    actually were mercenaries. Their quality varied Shakos, Ottomans fought several border wars
    enormously, but Albanians, Bosnians and Greek against Russia (1787-1812) mainly in Rumania and
    Sekhans were considered above the standard. Bulgaria and along the course of the Danube.
    Bedouin Militia and Fellahin were nothing In 1798 Napoleon invaded Egypt, entering Cairo
    more than (badly) armed mobs: undisciplined, on July 21. French forces remained in Egypt until
    unpredictable, and often of little use in battle. forced to surrender to a joint British-Ottoman
    Army in August 1801.

    Kristopher Harbury (Order #33911852)


    National Feature: Fury
    Ottoman Turks in Song of Drums and Shakos
    Once per game, one infantry model in close combat will wound an opponent just beating its die roll (apply all modifiers).
    The target cannot be an Officer. Declare the use of Fury before rolling the die.

    Roster
    Name Points Q C Weapons Special Rules
    Nizam-i-Jedid Officer 60 3 2 Sword, pistol Leader
    Nizam-i-Jedid NCO 56 3 2 Sword, Musket NCO
    Nizam-i-Jedid Soldier 26 4 2 Musket None
    Standard Bearer 36 3 2 Sword Flag Bearer
    Drummer 16 3 1 None Musician
    Janissary Officer* 60 3 2 Sword, pistol Leader
    Janissary NCO* 56 3 2 Sword, Musket NCO
    Janissary* 27 4 2 Sword, Musket Strong, Individualistic
    Janissary of the 39th Orta* 27 4 2 Musket Light, Individualistic
    Guard Janissary* 60 3 3 Sword, Musket Steadfast, Strong, Individualistic
    Raya (Light Infantry) ** 38 4 2 Musket Light, Marksman
    Lagimcilar (Sapper) ** 29 4 2 Axe Engineer, Strong
    Irregular Officer*** 45 4 2 Sword, pistol Leader
    Irregular NCO*** 42 4 2 Sword, Musket NCO
    Sekhan (Irregular) 17 5 2 Musket None
    Albanian Mercenary (Irregular) 22 5 3 Musket None
    Bedouin Militia (Irregular) 9 5 2 Obsolete Wpn. Green
    Fellahin (Irregular) 8 5 2 Obsolete Wpn. Unreliable
    Greek Mercenary (Irregular) 14 5 2 Musket Unreliable
    Cavalry Officer 68 3 2 Sword Leader, Mtd
    Cavalry NCO 62 3 2 Sword, carbine NCO, Mtd
    Guard Suvarileri 74 3 3 Sword, lance Mtd, Steadfast
    Suvarileri 62 3 3 Sword, lance Mtd
    Sipahis 47 4 3 Sword, lance Mtd
    Mamluk 62 3 3 Sword, pistol Mtd, Unpredictable, Running Blow
    Djellis 39 4 2 Sword, lance Mtd, Scout, Unreliable
    Yoruk 32 4 2 Sword, pistol Mtd, Scout, Unreliable

    * cannot be deployed if the Squad contains any Nizam-i-Jedid


    ** can be deployed only if Janissaries (or Guard Janissaries) are present
    *** can command only Irregulars

    New Special Rules

    Individualistic
    A soldier with this special rule cannot receive Group Orders, so must always act independently.

    Running Blow
    A soldier with this special rule is able to hit an enemy while moving and doesn’t have to stop when it enters in hand-to-
    hand combat with a foe. To perform a Running Blow, place the measuring stick on the tabletop in a way that a point of the
    soldier’s path is adjacent to its target. Move the model up to that point and perform the attack as normal. If the model wins
    the combat, no matter what happens to the foe, the model is moved to the end of the stick without having to disengage or
    suffering any Free Hacks. If the opponent is knocked down, he is knocked down exactly where he is at the moment of attack.
    A model with Running Blow can still make only one attack per turn – if his movement brings the model in contact with
    another enemy after the first, the model’s movement stops there, adjacent to the new enemy.

    Kristopher Harbury (Order #33911852)


    Available December 23rd, 2008 $8 pdf or $24 bundle with ALL Song of Blades Books

    Kristopher Harbury (Order #33911852)


    

    Kristopher Harbury (Order #33911852)

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