Part of the expeditionary army under Dumoceau, concentrated in Camp Zeist, September 1806. On 23 September 1806 promoted major with the 4th Regiment Linie-Infanterie. On 23 October 1806 promoted colonel, replacing Nicholson as commanding officer of the regiment.
1806-1807 campaign in Germany: Left for Westphalia on 26 October 1806, part of the Division Dumonceau. Part of the Brigade Von Heldring from this Division on 13 November 1806. Became a knight in the Koninklijke Orde van Verdienste on 1 January 1807. Returned with his regiment to Holland March 1808.
On 7 May 1808 Anthing was appointed adjutant to King Louis, retaining command of his regiment. On 15 November 1808 appointed commanding officer of the Grenadier Regiment of the Royal Guard, replacing Schmidt. On 27 November, in addition, appointed commanding officer of the Corps Adelborsten (‘naval cadets’) of the Royal Guard, replacing Roest van Alkemade.
1809 campaign in Germany: promoted major-general on 17 February 1809, appointed commander of the 1st brigade/Division Gratien in northern Germany, replacing Du Ry. On 26 May 1809 he occupied Wismar. Present at the capture of Stralsund, 31 May 1809. On 20 June 1809 he became a commander in the Danish Order of Danebrog. Returning to Holland with the Division Gratien, arriving at Camp Naarden on 3 September 1809.
On 5 September 1809 appointed commanding officer of the eastern part of the defense line of Amsterdam, replacing D. Bruce. On 15 September 1809 appointed governor of the fortress-city Breda. On 28 January 1810 replaced after the occupation of Breda by French troops. On 4 May 1810 appointed commanding officer of the 3rd military arrondissement (Amstelland).
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