Monday, 20 June 2022

Siege of Vienna - Part Five, Ottoman Infantry

Did I forget to say that the Ottomans have Infantry units available to them? Obvious really if you think about it, cavalry can't man the trenches!

Nine infantry units that make up the Ottoman infantry forces present at Vienna.


Another view of the Infantry units

In general I am splitting the infantry available into three type, working up eth 'quality' ladder as we go!

Azabs
Mostly unmarried men, conscripted into units to support the needs of the army. Also these guys were often provided with older /poorer weapon choices.

Musket armed Azab unit


AnotherMusket armed Azab unit


Bow armed Azab unit

Balkan Tufekci
Men from the occupied regions in the Balkans, usually pretty well motivated and reasonably armed.

Balkan Levy unit


Another Balkan Levy unit

Janissaries 
The cream of the Ottoman Infantry, often made up of captured foes, pressed into service as young children and trained in the ways of war for years. These are highly motivated, well armed and experienced troops.

The Green Regiment, 

The Blue Regiment, 

The Red Regiment, 

The Janissary Kettle team - part of head quarters 

Two Janissary Officers

Janissaries of the Porte - The Best of the Best!