Historical Basis for FT/DS/SG Forces (was Re: SV: X to GZG conversions)

No, don't apologise, I like the idea of using a historical force as the
basis for an SF army/fleet. Anyone get any other similar ideas?

How about the Wars of the Roses? Knights, Longbows, Bills, lots of minor
states siding with one or other of the major powers to decide the
succession to the imperial galactic throne....

Mike Elliott