Cyprus 1974: A Wargamers Guide

This book explores the background of the Cyprus conflict and details the armed forces involved, including regular units from Turkey and Greece, the Greek Cypriot National Guard, and Turkish Cypriot militia units. British and UN forces were also present on the island. It outlines the military operations conducted on land, at sea, and in the air, drawing on interviews with veterans and published memoirs. Additionally, the book offers modelling suggestions for the various forces involved and presents eight scenarios to re-enact key actions on the tabletop. These scenarios are illustrated with wargames, maps, and orders of battle that can be adapted to popular wargame rules—providing gamers with everything they need to recreate this fascinating, albeit tragic, conflict. —description from the publisher