Reich Duke Wilhelm faces off against French Duc de Joseph

 Beerstein's Elite Cavalry form on Reich Duke's left flank.

 Baron Lista's Infantry Brigade forms up next to the Elite Cavalry.

 French Heavy Cavalry take the position of honor on the French right flank.

French and Swiss Guards join Picardie and Piedmont Regiments in the center. 

 French Dragoons muster on the French left flank.

 French Infantry Brigade seen from the Beerstein battle line.

 French Heavy Cavalry and Infantry viewed through Reich Duke Wilhelm's telescope.

French Commander watches as the Beerstein Elite Cavalry move forward.

 Duc de Joseph studies the Beerstein infantry formations.

The Beerstein Light Cavalry and Baron Landbier's Brigade advance toward a farm house on their right flank.

Sir David Linienblatt presented Reich Duke Wilhelm three new portratits by a renowned artist

 Reich Duke Wilhelm in Dress Blues.

 Reich Duke Wilhelm as a valiant cavalry leader.

Reich Duke Wilhelm in his beloved Austrian uniform. All three portraits will be displayed in the Great Hall for two weeks to allow all citizens to vote for their favorite. The winning portrait will be used on future currency. Cast your vote!

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Austrian Allies prepare for the Prussians

 Austrian Center deploying for battle

 Austrian left flank, Grenadiers near farm with Dragoons up front

 Austrian right flank anchored by Cuirassiers and three lines of infantry

 The Prussians deploy their right flank, a frightful sight indeed

 The Prussians advance on their left flank

 The Austrian left flank steady themselves for the Prussian assault

 The Austrian right flank as seen by the Prussians

 The Austrian right flank advances without fear

 The Austrian center prepare for battle

 Looking down the Austrian line

A final look at the deployed Prussian right. More photos as the battle ensues.

Reich Duke wins first battle in new war room!

 Prussian Grenadiers and Fusiliers emerge from a small village in the center.

 On the Prussian right flank, the Musketeers advance behind their Jagers.

 Prussian Cavalry and Artillery advance on the extreme right flank.

 Lorraine Brigade anchosr the Austrian right flank supported by artillery.

 The Hungarian Brigade holds the center with Heavy Cavalry on their left.

 An Austrian Brigade holds a village on their extreme left with one gun.

 Combined artillery and infantry fire devastate the Prussian left flank!

The lead Cuirassiers were routed by the Prussian Grenadiers, but they were routed in turn by a bold attack of the red Hungarians.

 On the Austrian left the Grenzers were pushed back, but the Line fought the Prussian Musketeers to a draw.

 After the Horse Grenadiers were force back by the Austrian Infantry, they formed up with the Lancers to renew their attack.

 The Austrian Line were overwhelmed by the combined cavalry attack.

After a valiant fight, the Austrian Infantry regroup behind the village they defended so well.

The last Prussian Musketeers supported by one gun cover the Prussian retreat. A spirited affair indeed!

Reich Duke Wilhelm opens his new war room!

                                          Reich Duke Wilhelm's "I love me wall"!

                                         War game table surrounded by books.

                                         The Olympics watching over the war game table.

                             A comfortable chair to read in or watch the big battle.

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.