Reich Duke Wilhelm turns 65 today

Reich Duke Wilhelm celebrated his 65th birthday at his Military Arsenal of Kronenberg. Copies of Charles Grant's War Game Rules and his account of the Wolfenbuttel War arrived to mark the occasion. Also, David Dugas, of Lead Gardens, sent reinforcements to the Beerstein Army which arrived as another gift. All in all, it's not so bad being officially old. The Reich Duke cannot wait to stage a military review of his new reinforcements. Unfortunately, his chateau is undergoing a major remodeling which has disrupted the parade ground. Paintings of the review will be posted as soon as possible.

Military review at the Kronenberg Arsenal

Reich Duke Wilhelm raises his tankard to the Beerstein Infantry Brigade.

The Landbier Grenadiers pass in review.

The Isenbeck Musketeers pass under the gaze of the royal retinue.

The Guinness Musketeers honor the Reich Duke and Duchess of Beerstein.

The Warsteiner Fusiliers parade in front of the Kronenberg Arsenal.

The Carlsberg Musketeers match on.

Graf James von Beerstein leads the heavy cavalry.

The bold Kronenberg Cuirassiers troops in front of their barracks.

The Pilsner Horse Grenadiers are the "Pride of Beerstein."

Minister of War reports Franco-British Battle

A view of the French Left flank with the French and Swiss Guard up front.The French right flank is anchored on a small village, however fail to advance.The British right flank advanced attempting to maneuver around the French line.A Brigade of French Heavy Cavalry are moving to block the English right flank.On the British left flank, the Hanoverian Heavy Cavalry advance.The British Heavy Cavalry force the French Cavalry to retire. Having been roughly treated by British Infantry fire prior to being charged by the British Cavalry, they could not stand.Another view of the British advance on the right flank.The Hanoverian Cavalry prepare to attack on the left flank. The regiment on the left was shot to pieces by the French Infantry, but the regiment on the right caught a French Infantry Battalion in the flank destroying it. On a break through charge they were also able to see off a pesky artillery battery.The British right flank continue to envelop the French left. The French Cavalry are about to be forced back again.After a brilliant charge, the Hanoverian Cavalry are finally overwhelmed and forced to retire.The British right flank have really won the day!On the far left flank on the British line, the Hanoverian Guard Grenadiers made a magnificant stand. Despite multiple attacks, they maintained their morale and held their ground. They were clearly the best allied infantry unit and earned a battle ribbon for their courageous actions.

Beerstein Brigade serves with Austrians against the French

A view of the French right flank as seen by our Austrian allies.

The French left flank as seen by the Reich Duchy of Beerstein Brigade.

The Beerstein Brigade form on the right flank while the Austrians hold the left flank.

The French attack along the whole front as the allies form a defensive line.

The Austrians are under heavy attack, but are holding their ground.

The French Heavy Cavalry attack the Beerstein Heavies and after several clashes the Beerstein Brigade is steadily pushed back.

On the right flank the Beerstein Infantry are putting up a stiff fight. The Landbier Grenadiers forced the French Guard to seek safety behind their hussars. One Beerstein Battalion was forced to retire while every unit has been heavily engaged.

The Austrians have forced the French to retire, but at heavy price.

The Beerstein Horse Grenadiers make their final stand in a small village.

Although the Austrians put up a valiant fight, the allies moral was broken. The Beerstein flank was crushed by the French forces. All enjoyed using the Black Powder rules, which seem to capture warfare in the Age of Marlborough.

Who will be the 20,000th visitor to Beerstein?

Reich Duke Wilhelm has been notified by the Minister of Tourism that the realm will soon welcome its 20,000th visitor. All of Beerstein awaits! A twenty one gun salute will be fired by the Leib Artillery Battery to honor the occasion.

More reinforcements for Beerstein

Col. Volger's Freicops move through a grove as the von Pfuhlstein Musketeers form into line.

Reich Duke Wilhelm and Duchess Lynda watch his new musketeers pass in review.

The Erbprinz Fusiliers von Kluge march through the Village of Pabst.

The new Bleiherzen Infantry Brigade pass in review for the Reich Duke at his Arsenal at Kronenberg.

Col. Gerlach's Jagers screen the new Infantry Brigade.

The von Pfuhlstein Musketeers and Fusiliers von Kluge march in line of battalions.

The Volger's Freikorps Cavalry form up in front of a grove near the Village of Pabst.

Reinforcement arrive in Beerstein

Marshall Mienrad Schwerertinker leads the Strohs Mercenary Uhlans and the Hopsberg Dragoons in review for Reich Duke Wilhelm at the Kronenberg Arsenal. The troops and building just arrived from Little John at Lead Gardens.The Reich Duke, Duchess Lynda, and the ArchBishop of Beerstein marvel at the Mercenany Uhlans lead by Col. Kolodziejczyk.The Strohs Uhlans are seen passing throught the village of Pabst.Another view of the village of Pabst.Reich Duke Wilhelm lifts a tankard to the Hopsberg Dragoon formerly in Austrian service and recently in service to the Duke of Grolstein.A company of the de Grassen light infantry are deployed in a grove outside the village of Pabst.The de Grassen light Battalion can be seen drawn up in line behind the grove. The unit was recently mounted by Der Alte Fritz.Archbishop Honking Thirst blesses the Strohs Uhlans as they pass his Heineken Abbey.

The Strohs Uhlans as seen by the Archbishop and a mounted Beerstein General.