Skirmish on the Struma. WW1 on the
Salonika front with 25mm WW1
figures using the Warhammer Historical Great War rules. German, British
and Turkish troops so far.
A country rich with sites to visit
from the ancient Illyrian to WW2. But the main focus is the nation's
medieval hero Skanderbeg.
The battle of Kosovo Polje
(Plain of Blackbirds) was fought between the Ottoman and Serbian armies on 28 June 1389. This article gives an overview of the battle with
photographs of the battlefield today courtesy of Peter Verduyn.
In books the latest review is
Theoderic a novel by Ross Laidlaw. Historical fiction covering
the life of the Ostrogothic leader and eventual ruler of Italy in the
5th and 6th century.
The Balkans in World History by Andrew Wachtel is a
positive view of the region and a good overview history.
The February edition of Wargames Illustrated has a good account of the
Battle of Sarantaporo. An early clash between Greek and Ottoman forces
in the Balkan wars of 1912.
Guide to the Balkan Military History website
The main sections cover:
Reviews - Latest books, journal articles and
wargame products
Outside the Balkans - Sections
on the Editor's non-Balkan wargame interests.
Current feature is
Napoleon in Egypt the theme for
Glasgow & District Wargaming Society's 2008 show display. This article
gives an overview of the campaigns and the units.