On June 19th, 1821, during the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire, one thousand Greek revolutionaries faced off against 2,000 Ottoman cavalrymen. During the battle, the Greek cavalry fled, leaving the 500-member sacred band to face off against 2,000 Ottomans. The Sacred Band was nearly destroyed to a man, while their sacrifice bolstered their cause.
Order of Battle
Greeks
Alexandros Ypsilantis
500 Cavalry
500 Sacred Band Infantry
Ottoman
Kara Ahmed
2,000 Cavalry
Wargame
Use Sharpes Rifles or any other skirmish-style wargame from the age of Horse and Musket.
2 Players
You will need models equivalent to whatever wargame rules you are using. The Greek cavalry should have 25% of the Ottoman cavalry and a similar amount of infantry.
The Greek cavalry never participated in the actual battle, fleeing before contact was made. In this scenario, the Greek cavalry does participate to perhaps change the fortunes of the sacred band.
Set-Up
Place the sacred central on a small hill with the Greek Cavalry in reserve. The Ottomans should have to assault the Greek Position. Whomever wins the battle wins the game.