THE GREEK WAR OF INDEPENDENCE 1821-1829 |
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The War of Independence was the last in a series of attempts by the Greeks to gain their freedom from the nearly four-centuries long Ottoman yoke which was imposed on them after the fall of Constantinople in 1453. The appeal of the GWI period to the wargamers is due to many factors like the colourful uniforms and dresses used by the troops,the large geographical region it was fought over, the savage fighting and the Foreign Volunteers (known honoralily as "Philhellenes") that travelled from far places to join the War against the Ottomans. MainlyBritish,French,Germans and Italians (32 countries in all!). The GWI figure range in 15mm currently includes over 40 different pack codes to create the Armies that took part in the War with more to come The Rulebook "Freedom or Death" contains Historical background on the period ,fast play rules and six scenarios to start with.Basing is similar to DBM rules (4cm wide frontage for 15mm figures). The figures are supplied in packs of six (irregulars) or eight (regulars).There are also six "Army Packs" to choose from each containing 60 figures.The ideal solution to startwith the period. |
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The Greek regular troops (Late War uniform) led by their Colonel Charles Fabviere. | The disciplined Egyptian regular troops of Ibrahim Pasha. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Elements of Greek Irregulars and brave Philhellenes preparing to receive the Ottoman onslaught. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
An Albanian Command advances towards the Greek lines. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Visit the next page : THE BALKAN WARS 1912-1913 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Continental Wars Society ruleset for the GWI period. Contact: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A "Big Battalions" based ruleset for gaming the GWI period.Contact: | Mr. Scott Hansen | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||