As a follow up to reading Quintin Barry's two-volume history of the Franco-Prussian War, I have been reading his history nof the Russo-Turkish War, WAR IN THE EAST: A MILITARY HISTORY OF THE RUSSO-TURKISH WAR 1877-78.
The book covers the fighting that took place in the Balkans and the Caucasus, and includes:
- The Battle of Simnitza.
- The Battles of Shipka Pass.
- The Siege of Plevna and the battles around the city.
- The Battle of Kızıl Tepe.
- The Battle of Erzurum.
- The Battle of Kars.
- The Battle of Tashkessen.
- The Battle of Sofia.
- The Battle of Philippopolis.
I really enjoyed reading this book and I may well move on to re-read Boris Akunin's Erast Fandorin book set during the war, TURKISH GAMBIT.
WAR IN THE EAST: A MILITARY HISTORY OF THE RUSSO-TURKISH WAR 1877-78 was written by Quintin Barry and published in paperback format in 2024 by Helion & Company (ISBN 978 1 8045 1730 7).
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I just recently finished reading this book. It is very good.
ReplyDeleteMark Cordone,
DeleteReading it has certainly given me quite a few ideas for future campaigns.
All the best,
Bob
Ali Pasha is definitely a character I plan on using for inspiration.
DeleteMark Cordone,
DeleteThe war certainly threw up some interesting characters on both sides.
All the best,
Bob
Hi Bob,
ReplyDeleteIt is a cracking book and gave me a really great game!
All the best,
DC
David Crook,
DeleteReading it has encouraged me to re-read Boris Akunin’s spy novel based on the war. I will also be watching the video of the book which has some excellent battle scenes.
All the best,
Bob
I first heard of Plevna / distantly remember reading a Donald Featherstone (?) article in Miniature Wargames (?) or Mil Mod (?) about Plevna, civilians in wargames and defenders throwing boulders down at attackers …
ReplyDeleteMark, Man of TIN,
DeleteNow that you mention it, I seem to recall that article but not who wrote it or where it was published.
All the best,
Bob