Monday, June 30, 2008

New Generals assume command!

Reich Duke Wilhelm and the Duchess meet to welcome foreign generals

Reich Duke Wilhelm toasts Gen der Brigade Lothar von Blutundedonner

Gen der Brigade Lothar von Blutundedonner assumes command of Dragoons

Reich Duke Whilhelm toasts General Picklemany and his Hungarians

Duchess Lynda and her aide are greeted by Generaloffizer Mckay de artillery

Reich Duke Wilhelm toasts Maj General Adolph Coors and his Grenadiers

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Brave Beerstein troops fight Dreaded Prussians to a draw near the village of Hopsberg

Prussian highwater mark in the center




Beerstein Grenzers win honors against Prussian Light Cavalry

Beerstein troops press the Prussian center

Prussia heavy cavalry on their right flank
Prussian center from the Beerstein perspective
Prussian left flank supported by their light cavalry

Beerstein center as viewed by the Prussians

Another view the the Brave Beerstein center

Beerstein heavy cavalry on our left flank

Long view of the battlefield as the troops deploy

Beerstein Grenzers and Dragoons advance on the Prussians left flank

Prussian left flank await the Beerstein Dragoons

Prussians advance all along the line

View of the Prussian main advance
Prussian heavy cavalry await attack by the Beerstein heavy cavalry

Beerstein troops push the Prussian center back and break their morale

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Austrian Allies Defeated!

Austrians advance on the right

Austrians advance in the center

Austrians take the high ground in the center

Austrian cavalry move to the left

Another view of the Austrian left

Austrians attack the Pussians in the town of Ostendorf


Prussians begin to push the Austrian's center

Austrians are heavily engaged on the right

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Photos for Sir David

Poor old orphanated Captain Butler lounging by the pool
Captain Butler dreaming of conquest

My first son, Skipper in his favorite chair


Skipper resting after the big battle



Commodore doing the road kill by the pool




Commodore planning his next campaign





Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Reich Duke Wilhelm puts rumor of Bonnie Prince Charles wearing the Order of the Gobet to rest.


His Grace was indeed invested with this honor when he last visited our domain!

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

REICHSTAG APPOINTS NEW AMBASSADORS

Reichstag of Beerstein appoints six new ambassadors as follows: General Count Lugwig von Boozewick Ambassador to the Court of the Elector of Hunnunter and King of Britannia, General Count Gunter von Biergarten Ambassador to the Court of Saxe-Bearstein, General Count Heinrich von Hops Ambassador to the Court of Court of the Duchy of Mieczyslaw, Count General Karl von Barley Ambassador to the Court of the Principality of Hesse-Engleburg, Count General Wilhelm von Ales Ambassador to the Court the Margravite of Nord Westfalen, and General Baron Rupert von Pilsner to the Court of the Grand Duchy of Hetzenberg. Reich Duke Wilhelm applauds the Reichstag in recognizing these officers who have have devoted their lives to the defense of Beerstein and wishes them well in their new posts. Each ambassador is to present the Ancient and Honorable Order of the Tankard to Sovereign of the Court to which they were appointed along with their documents of recognition of the Reich Duchy of Beerstein. The Archbishop of Beerstein has been appointed as first Chancellor of the University of Pabst and will invest each visiting professor into the Order of the Goblet. Reich Duke Wilhelm will promote six new General Officers after reviewing the records of eligible unit commanders.

Saturday, April 5, 2008

PROCLAMATION!!!

Reich Duke Wilhelm von Beerstein has ordered the establishment of a new university in the town of Pabst. In order to provide the best education possible, Wilhelm is seeking professors, artists, and educators from all realms. Sovereigns willing to participate in this cultural exchange will be recognized by investiture into the Ancient and Honorable Order of the Tankard, diplomatic recognition, and an exchange of ambassadors. Professors will be invested into the Order of the Goblet. The University of Pabst will accept noble students from all realms and will provide a true "Blue Ribbon" education. Students from belligerent countries will be under the personal protection Reich Duke Wilhelm. Our motto shall be "Peace through Education."