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Welcome to the website Balkan Military History.

Balkan Military History is devoted to the study of the military history of the Balkans. 
It is aimed primarily at wargamers and others with an interest in the region and its fascinating history.
 
 
BMH has been online since 1997 and this is our 15th year of continuous operation.
 
History of course is never neutral and this is particularly true in the Balkans. 
This site is based in Scotland and has no affiliations with any Balkan state or organisation.
 
We hope you enjoy our site and any comments, views or contributions would be very welcome to:
The Editor - Dave Watson
 
You can also view my blog Balkan Wargamer for regular news and items of interest.

What's New - January 2012

1812

This year is the 200th anniversary of Napoleon's invasion of Russia and will no doubt be the cause of much analysis of that campaign.

In Balkan history, 1812 is also the 200th anniversary of the Treaty of Bucharest that ended the Russo-Turkish War that had been raging intermittently since 1806. This Treaty enabled the Tsar to redeploy units to face Napoleon. In this article we also examine how Kutuzov developed a strategy against the Ottomans that was to be crucial to his defeat of Napoleon.

 

The first Black Powder rules supplement, The Last Argument of Kings has been published. This covers battles of the 18th Century.

Of particular Balkan interest is the chapter Storm on the Danube covering the conflicts between the Ottomans and Hapsburgs in the Balkans. The feature battle is Petrovaradin, an action we have covered. Our own Austrian and Ottoman armies for the conflict will be seeing action using these rules soon.

 

Latest update to Armies of the Balkans is a new project covering the Russo-Turkish War 1877 in 28mm using the Outpost Miniatures range.

First off we have Turkish, Russian and Bulgarian infantry. Lovely figures.

 

The Editor's latest Balkan travels took in the Hungarian capital, Budapest.

Both the National and Military museums have a good collection of exhibits. Plus the Heroes' Square, the citadel and castle district are all worth a visit.

 

Visiting the Balkans?

Try our travel section for guides to the places of historical interest across the Balkans. If it is worth seeing - we have been there.

 

Reviews

This month in books we have The Hungarian Army 1848-49. Ralf Weaver's description of the Hungarian forces in the great uprising of 1848. He covers the organisation, weapons and uniforms of the Honved including some lovely colour plates.

We also have some new 28mm figures for the Greek army of 1940. Local Scot David Burns has produced a fine range of figures that are sold through Rif Raf Miniatures. Rifles, mortars and LMGs so far, mostly with the 'Italian' helmet option.

    

 

Guide to the Balkan Military History website

The main sections cover:

Reviews - Latest books, journal articles and wargame products

Warfare in the Balkans - Historical overview

Features - Articles on Balkan military history

Travel - Guide to museums and other sites of interest

Armies of the Balkans - Armies that fought in the Balkans

Wargaming - Scenarios and related items for wargamers

Bibliography - Further reading

Balkan Quiz - Test your knowledge of Balkan Military History

Links - Related sites

Outside the Balkans - Sections on the Editor's non-Balkan wargame interests.

 

Armies of the Punic Wars. Carthage and Rome.

 

 

The War of the Spanish Succession

 

Then Mughal India. See a more detailed article in Wargames Illustrated.

and the latest addition - The Persians and the Sepoys

Recommended new fictional read: Empire of the Mughal by Alex Rutherford

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. See the feature article in Wargames Illustrated.

South American Wars of Liberation. See the feature article in the August 07 edition of Wargames Illustrated.

Quick links to all parts of this site in the contents section.

Contact Information

If you have any comments about this website contact:

Dave Watson at balkandave@gmail.com
 

 

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