Principality of Huack: First Army General

When Prince Karl signed the Army Act into law creating the Principality's armed forces, he created, Colonel Erik von Falkynhuack, his former commanding officer in the Austrian Army as the first General Officer of the Huack Army, bestowing upon him the rank of Major General. General von Falkynhuack was born in Huack in the village of St. Jamestonia in 1824. Pictured below is a photograph taken just after his promotion ceremony at Fortenbras Palace in Alshirejvo. General von Falkynhuack will assume the role of Army Commandant and will be responsible for the organization, operations and training of the new army. Second only to Prince Karl in the Army's hierarchy.

Also, the rank of Lieutenant General has been replaced with that of Colonel-General. Thought I would publish this before we leave for Lake Degray!

Going Dark....

Going on vacation this weekend. The misses and I are travelling to Lake Degray near Bismarck AR for a week. We plan on doing nothing, but relaxing at the campsite and enjoying the State Park. We will bring our kayaks, books and of course I'm bringing miniatures to paint. I hope to have a finished WW1 French army to show you upon my return.

Principality of Huack - Army Officer Rank Insignia

From his palace in Aleshirejvo and addressing the Royal General Staff, Prince Karl approved the following insignia for the Royal Army Officer Corps.

The Moden Guards

Prince Karl's household guards are known as the "Moden Guards" since the unit was formed in the Prince's ducal estate of Moden. The Guards are the elite of the Royal Army and their training and recruitment standards are rigorous. Below is a photograph of four Guards during a marksmanship training exercise:

HITT - WW1 German Army

Since I reverted back to the DBx family of games I've been able to produce more armies for more periods. This is an army I've always wanted, I am so proud to have it. Of course this means, smaller armies, smaller tables, cheaper hobby and more time to play. I have more to add to this army and will post pictures of the muster once completed. Note the artillery barrage and gas cloud markers.

#	ARMY LIST			AP
1	Artillery			3
1	Forward Observer			1
1	Machine Guns			3
1	Field Marshall			2
4	Rifles			8
2	Cavalry			4
1	Sturmtruppe			3
11				24