tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69886523797953701932024-03-13T13:50:53.770-07:00Reich Duchy of BeersteinReich Duke Wilhelm von Beerstein offers his splendid army in support of Empress-Queen Maria Theresa and the Austrian Empire. Long live the Empress and death to her foes!Capt Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990089081015713972noreply@blogger.comBlogger203125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988652379795370193.post-91175703969744488782017-07-15T18:59:00.001-07:002017-07-15T18:59:34.980-07:00Reich Duke Wilhelm arriving at his summer palaceHaving fallen from his horse, Reich Duke Wilhelm arrives at his summer palace in his wicker carriage with a lance escort;<br />
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Capt Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990089081015713972noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988652379795370193.post-54413969809014322842017-06-27T16:45:00.004-07:002017-06-27T16:52:32.426-07:00Lady Lola arrives in the Reich Duchy of BeersteinLady Lola and Natasha Grusinskaya arrived safely in the Reich Duchy of Beerstein. Chris Gregg's painting of Lola inspired my Lady Lola' Legion...captbill<br />
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Capt Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990089081015713972noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988652379795370193.post-11421377597233509602017-06-07T20:49:00.004-07:002017-06-07T20:54:14.911-07:00Lola's Legion des RefusesI purchased Chris Gregg's latest hussarette Lola. After her triumphant appearance at AMG XVII, she will arrive in the Reich Duchy of Beerstein. Reich Duke Wilhelm has authorized her to establish her Legion des Refuses. Attached are several units she will lead, Gentlemen in Exile Grenadiers, Lola's Flying Battery, Exsulem Nobilis, and Lady Lola's Hussars.<br />
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Capt Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990089081015713972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988652379795370193.post-77853870131491728282017-06-06T21:51:00.003-07:002017-06-06T21:51:38.074-07:00I'm backI think I'm back! I have not been able to post anything for the past 5 months. If this actually works, I will resume posting. Fingers crossed...captbillCapt Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990089081015713972noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988652379795370193.post-84030427605437425232016-12-25T21:40:00.000-08:002016-12-25T21:40:58.356-08:00MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!To all a very Merry Christmas from the Reich Duchy of Beerstein...<br />
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Alas it's a replica of a 1934 Mercedes Benz 500K. An original just sold for $11,900,000. I still feel like a zillionaire.<br />
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A military review of the Beerstein Army will be posted tomorrow...Capt Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990089081015713972noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988652379795370193.post-7121072927061318992015-12-25T17:08:00.000-08:002015-12-25T17:11:35.144-08:00Merry Christmas to all from all in the the Reich Duchy of Beerstein<br />
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Danish Dragoons move forward to support infantry on their right flank<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Danish Infantry advance on a small village and orchard on the right flank<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Danish Infantry, Grenadiers, and Guards advance in the center<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Danish Infantry defend a farm compound supported by cavalry on right flank <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Russian Infantry and cavalry advance on their right flank<br />
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Russian Infantry and Cuirassiers advance in the center<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Russian Infantry move into the orchard supported by artillery on their left flank<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Danish Cuirassiers take casualties from Russian artillery and infantry<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Russians begin to take casualties from the Danish Grenadiers <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Danish Infantry supported by Dragoons advance on their right flank<br /><br />Capt Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990089081015713972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988652379795370193.post-64916035415806843012015-08-06T08:41:00.002-07:002015-08-06T08:41:45.901-07:00Capt Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990089081015713972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988652379795370193.post-61467750326450287742015-06-18T10:33:00.002-07:002015-06-18T10:39:47.839-07:00The Emperor defeats Wellington before Blucher can arrive!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The British Army morale breaks just 2 hours before Blucher can arrive. It was great to use this army for the first time in over 15 years. I had forgotten just how nice these figures truly are. Enjoy!!!Capt Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990089081015713972noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988652379795370193.post-59358132730324680822015-06-16T22:04:00.001-07:002015-06-16T22:04:10.940-07:00Reich Duke Wilhelm salutes Waterloo 200 years on!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Capt Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990089081015713972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988652379795370193.post-15181228723859921872015-04-13T20:42:00.001-07:002015-04-13T20:42:45.911-07:00Reich Duke Wilhelm turns 68 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Reich Duke Wilhelm retired to his summer palace to celebrate his 68th birthday.Photos of the new palace and military review will be posted as soon as everyone has had a chance to recover. Best regards to all who celebrated this gala affair... Capt Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990089081015713972noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988652379795370193.post-15542534839251668802015-03-26T08:23:00.001-07:002015-03-26T08:27:30.488-07:00British and Hanover troops invade BlatzbergReich Duke Wilhelm rushes troops to the Blatzberg frontier to confront Lord Goranson near the town of Carlsberg. Lord Goranson's Order of Battle includes:<br />
British Foot Grenadiers Hanover Schulenberg Infantry<br />
42nd Highlanders Hanover Mechlemburg Infantry<br />
Argyll's 3rd Foot Hanover Von Tozin Infantry<br />
North's 10th Foot Hanover Von Ahlefeld Infantry<br />
Royal Irish 18th Foot Hanover Von Groden Infantry<br />
Hamilton's 34th Foot Hanover Royal Hussars<br />
British Horse Guards 2 Light Guns<br />
Lumley's 8th Horse<br />
3 Light Guns<br />
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Reich Duke Wilhelm's Order of Battle:<br />
Lowenbrau Leib Grenadiers Corona Cuirassiers<br />
Budweiser Grenadiers Kronenberg Cuirassier<br />
Auerbrau Musketeers Holstein Leib Hussars<br />
Amberbock Fusiliers Austrian Haddock Hussars<br />
Warsteiner Fusiliers Slitz Heavy Artillery Battery<br />
Heineken Musketeers 2 Light Guns<br />
Guinness Musketeers<br />
Pabst Musketeers<br />
Isenbeck Musketeers<br />
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The Beerstein Grenadier Brigade engage the Hanoverian Line as the Cuirassier Brigade move to the left flank to counter the British Guards and Hanoverian Royal Hussars.<br />
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The Slitz Heavy Battery has opened up Hamilton's 34th Foot. The Auerbrau Musketeers and the Warsteiner Fusiliers are engaged in a firefight with Hamilton's 34th Foot and North's 10th Foot. <br />
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On the right flank, the Pabst and Isenbeck and a light gun fire on North's 10th Foot and Argyll's 3rd Foot. In the distance, the British Foot Grenadier move to occupy St.Michel's Chapel and the Beerstein Hussar Brigade occupy the Village of St. Michel.<br />
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Duc de Joseph orders his heavy cavalry to push the Beerstein Hussar out of St.Michel as the Guard Grenadiers enter St. Michel's Chapel.<br />
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The Beerstein Cuirassier chase the Hanoverian Royal Hussars back to their line. In the background, the Lowenbrau Leib Grenadiers win a firefight against the Hanoverian Ahlefeld Infantry.<br />
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The Budweiser Grenadiers are winning a firefight with Hanover's Schulenberg Infantry. The Hanoverian Ahlefeld Infantry can be seen routing after chasing away the crew of a Beerstein light gun.<br />
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Reich Duke Wilhelm takes refuge behind the Slitz Heavy Battery as the
Warsteiner Fusiliers continue to engage Argyell's 3rd Foot. On far
right the Pabst Musketeers engage the British Foot Grenadiers. The
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The Holstein Leib Hussars defeated the Hanoverian Von Groden Horse. The Austrian Hussars can been seen making an orderly withdrawal covered by the Holstein Hussars. Col. Holstein was promoted to Brigade General and awarded the Order of the Tankard for his gallantly. Despite overwhelming odds his regiment has prevailed in the last four battles and as earned Veteran Status.<br />
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The Pabst Musketeers and the British Foot Grenadiers are locked in combat as night falls. Both side sustained heavy losses and neither side was able to claim victory, however Reich Duke Wilhelm was able to occupy the battlefield as the British and Hanoverians retired.Capt Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990089081015713972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988652379795370193.post-4358466113089168802015-02-10T18:08:00.001-08:002015-02-10T18:08:51.552-08:00The French push the Beersteiners back<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Beersteiners brace for the French attack on their right flank.<br />
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The British Brigades hold of the French advance in the center.<br />
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The Beerstein Cuirassier ride down a French Brigade, but are met by French Cuirassiers.<br />
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French Artillery destroy Beerstein Brigades in advance of the French charge.<br />
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The French defend Heineken Abbey as the British are victorious in the center.<br />
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Duc de Joseph rallies his victorious Cuirassiers.<br />
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The French Artillery continue to pound the hapless Beerstein Infantry Brigades.<br />
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The British and Beerstein troops are forced to retire under cover of darkness.<br /><br />
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A Small French Army has crossed the frontier into the Barony of Brewswick. Beerstein and British troops move to confront the "Bloody French" as they advance on Heineken Abbey.<br />
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Beerstein Infantry move up to support their Cuirassiers on their right flank.<br />
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More Beerstein Brigade advance through a farm village near Heineken Abbey.<br />
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British troops rush to the Heineken Abbey Bridge to stop the French.<br />
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French troops can be seen moving through the Village surrounding the Abbey.<br />
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More French Brigades supported by artillery advance west of Heineken Abbey.<br />
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French troops use a bridge and a ford to cross the Heineken Abbey stream.<br />
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French Dragoons prepare to charge the British across a bridge, they will be defeated.<br />
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Grenadiers of France and another brigade advance on the British.<br />
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Swiss troops cross another bridge supported by artillery and Cuirassiers.<br />
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The French left flank move forward to engage the outnumbered Beersteiners. An after action will be posted later.<br />
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Austrians advance on the allies right flank.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Austrians continue to move forward on Windmill Hill.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The French advance on their right flank skirting the village of Bade Assen.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The French Guards Brigade and a Line Brigade advance in the center.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The French study the Allies center as the Grenadiers move through the cornfield.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The French move through Bade Assen to assault a Beerstein Brigade and Grenadiers.<br />
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The French advance on their right flank is met by a Beerstein Brigade.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The French Dragoons are routed by the Austrian Cuirassier who flank the Irish Brigade.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The French center has been routed by the valiant Austrians and are forced back.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The French right flank see off a Beerstein Brigade but are fought to a draw. In the end the French were forced to retire leaving the field to the Austrians and Beersteiners.<br /><br />Capt Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990089081015713972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988652379795370193.post-52911205728894857902015-01-26T20:22:00.000-08:002015-01-26T20:22:03.474-08:00Reich Duke Wilhelm at the Battle of Bade Assen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A view of the Battle of Bade Assen from the west.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Part of Lord Goranson's Command. Two Infantry Brigades and a Heavy Cavalry Brigade.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Part of Duc' Joseph's Command. The French and Swiss Guards and two Infantry Brigades.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Duc' Joseph's Dragoon Brigade and his Irish Brigade.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Prince Eugene's Austrian Cuirassiers in support of an Austrian Infantry Brigade.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Prince Eugene's Center. A Heavy Battery supported by a Grenadier and Line Brigade.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Part of Reich Duke Wilhelm's Command. An Infantry Brigade supported by Heavy Cavalry.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Another Brigade of Reich Duke Wilhelm's Infantry marching toward Bade Assen.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Two Infantry Brigades of Lord Goranson's right flank.Capt Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990089081015713972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988652379795370193.post-31003297812407532942014-12-24T04:01:00.000-08:002014-12-24T04:16:47.406-08:00Christmas comes to the Reich Duchy of Beerstein<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Reich Duke Wilhelm and all of Beerstein wish friends and foes alike a very Merry Christmas.Capt Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990089081015713972noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988652379795370193.post-14608047357678211482014-11-14T16:21:00.003-08:002014-11-14T16:21:55.247-08:00Reich Duke Wilhelm pays tribute to SKIPPERAfter a long and happy life Skipper has gone to an even better place to join his brothers Captain Butler and Commodore. Skipper was in his eighteenth year and will be sorely missed.<br />
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What a wonder lad!!!<br /><br />Capt Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990089081015713972noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988652379795370193.post-5475122197544473702014-11-06T16:25:00.002-08:002014-11-06T16:25:34.163-08:00The Duchy of Anhalt Cavalry on reviewThe Duchy of Anhalt cavalry were formerly Little John's Duchy of Grolstein cavalry.<br />
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The Dowager Duchess Irene's Dragoon.<br />
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The Duchess Renee's Dragoon.<br />
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The Dowager Duchess Irene being drawn by a former Ottoman General reviews dragoons.<br />
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Duke Wilhelm's Cuirassiers.<br />
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The Crown Prince Cuirassiers.<br />
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Crown Prince James leading his Cuirassier Brigade.<br />
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The Rossberg Uhlans on parade.<br />
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The Anhalt Garde Horse Grenadiers.<br />
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The Garde Horse Grenadiers and Rossberg Uhlans pass in review.Capt Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990089081015713972noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988652379795370193.post-60909210481016627552014-10-29T14:57:00.002-07:002014-10-29T23:20:37.560-07:00Duchy of Anhalt troops on review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Duchy of Anhalt troops were formerly Little John's Duchy of Grolstein Army.<br />
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Anhalt Guard Infantry Battalion passing in review.<br />
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Guard Battalion formed up under the Anhalt Royal Family's gaze.<br />
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Prince Wilhelm's Battalion.<br />
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Prince Geoffrey's Battalion.<br />
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Prince Joseph's Battalion.<br />
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The famous Red Grenadiers of Anhalt.<br />
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Anhalt troops pass in review.<br />
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Another Anhalt Brigade passing in review.<br />
<br />Capt Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990089081015713972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988652379795370193.post-30273373391941230872014-10-17T18:52:00.001-07:002014-10-17T18:52:31.529-07:00The Battle of Katzberg heats up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What a titanic struggle.<br />
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Lorraine Cuirassier catch Platz Horse Grenadiers in column.<br />
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Platz infantry cross the Katz River.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Anhalt Cuirassiers protect their infantry while crossing a Katzberg bridge.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Anhalt infantry ready to advance.<br />
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Lorraine Dragoons throw themselves into the fray but are repulsed.<br />
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The Platz infantry form up for an attack.<br />
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The victorious Lorraine Cuirassiers charge the Platz Dragoons.<br />
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Lorraine Dragoons rally behind Savoy battalion while Champagne Battalion is charged by the Anhalt Cuirassiers.<br />
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The Lorraine center braces for the onslaught.<br />
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The Lorraine Guards supported by their uhlans face the Platz horde. <br />
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The Lorraine center as seen from the Anhalt battle line.<br />
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The Platz infantry supported by cavalry and artillery attack the Lorraine left flank.<br />
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The Lorraine right flank and center are under heavy pressure.<br />
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The hapless Lorrainers are overwhelmed everywhere. Anhalt-Platz are victorious.Capt Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990089081015713972noreply@blogger.com3