Reich Duchess Lynda presents Duke with a new birthday wagon

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.

Reich Duke Wilhelm turns 69. What a number!

A military review of the Beerstein Army will be posted tomorrow...

Merry Christmas to all from all in the the Reich Duchy of Beerstein

Russo-Danish Battle reported to Reich Duke

Danish Dragoons move forward to support infantry on their right flank

Danish Infantry advance on a small village and orchard on the right flank

Danish Infantry, Grenadiers, and Guards advance in the center

Danish Infantry defend a farm compound supported by cavalry on right flank

Russian Infantry and cavalry advance on their right flank

Russian Infantry and Cuirassiers advance in the center

Russian Infantry move into the orchard supported by artillery on their left flank

Danish Cuirassiers take casualties from Russian artillery and infantry

Russians begin to take casualties from the Danish Grenadiers

Danish Infantry supported by Dragoons advance on their right flank

The Emperor defeats Wellington before Blucher can arrive!

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!!!

Reich Duke Wilhelm salutes Waterloo 200 years on!

Papelotte-La Haye  as seen from the east

Plancenoit seen from the east

Papelotte-La Haye seen from south east looking north

La Haye Saint with Hougomont seen further west

Papelotte-La Haye as seen from the north looking south

Merbe Braine looking south toward Hougomont

Hougomont looking east toward La Haye Saint, Belle Alliance,and Plancenoit

Hougomont seen from southwest with La Haye Saint in the distance

Plancenoit as seen from the west  looking east

French begin to deploy north of Plancenoit