"Bobs' 28mm Ottoman Army" Topic

These are some pictures of Bob Black's 28mm Ottoman army/collection. Whenever we have a game there are a lot of hits on the blog and I convinced him to get all his collection of 28mm figures on the table in one go. Normally we just have a selection.

I make no apologies for the number of picture, just that they do not do justice the the view in real life.

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Now that's how a wargames army should look.

I think it's a great idea to parade the troops and see the collection as a whole. Well done!

awesome!

I love it!

Bob is insane! There can be no other explanation…

Amazing!

The grand scale of all that! Awesome

Almost as many different manufacturers as figures too. Impressive!

Impressive!

"thanks for the positive comments. It was good for me to see the army laid out – I think we've only ever played once with the entire army on the table. Of course this isn't EVERY single Ottoman figure – there are odd figures from a variety of sources including some turbanned fantasy guards and emirs. Also some stands of prisoners (Redount's F&IW captives lead by a Turk) to be rescued.
One of the most interesting and unpredictable armies we play with" Bob

You need to fight the "what if" of the battle between Suleymans invasion force and the assembled might of Charles V of 1532 some time. I certainly would love to see that scenario on the table…

Some background: A "skirmish" force made up by some 15000 Akinci was trapped and destroyed at Steinfeld, but the main forces where hold back on both sides – well, mainly by Charles until Suleyman had to retreat, who on his side did not progress to Vienna that year, thanks mainly to the defenders of Kőszeg. Claim number some 120.000-200.000 on the Ottoman side and 80.000 on the Imperial, including many Spanish, Italian and German veterans of the Italian wars.

A decisive outcome on that one – either side – would have changed European and Ottoman history considerably… this is the first Ottoman army I have seen on the table worthy for that scenario. Splendid and impressive!

Hi Puster

Thanks for the interesting scenario. Will certainly look at this and Koszg. There is a Robert Howard story Shadow of the Vulture which has his hero and the real Red Sonja fighting Suleiman's Turks. Can be found in the paperback Sowers of the Thunder – a good read for any Turkophile.
Thanks for taking the time to explain the scenario, and the compliment.
Bob

Always a pleasure. I am certainly inspired to pursue my own quest of an Ottoman army further. Keep TMP informed of any games you played with that army!