[3] After the victorious conclusion of the Great Northern War, the Polish-Saxon king had his army reorganized and equipped and now presented it in a large, magnificent maneuver, organized by Field Marshal Count August Christoph von Wackerbarth, to the Prussian king present, Frederick William I, and 48 invited European princes with their military officers as well as envoys of the European powers.

It was not only the largest troop show in Europe, proving military capabilities, it was also considered the most gigantic baroque festival of its time, the “military spectacle of the century”, with great festivities, showcasing the high level of Saxon art and culture, concluded with a 23 feet long and 10 feet wide Dresden Stollen.

[4] A five-hour fireworks display on June 24th bathed the river and the town of Riesa in bright colors.

For this purpose, a "fairy palace" measuring 80 x 230 feet was built from scaffolding and canvases, opposite the specially converted Promnitz Castle on the banks of the Elbe River.

Captured Ottoman state tents were also used, two of which can now be viewed in the Türckische Kammer (Turkish Chamber) in the Dresden Palace.