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31st October 2003Rorke's Drift defender
Started by Mark Hobson
I posted this under the wrong list, so I'll try again. It's a query that Martin Everett may be able to help with. I'm trying to find out any info... (click to view)
Latest Post: 2nd November 2003
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30th October 2003Atlanta MH rifles
Started by Melvin Hunt
I'm wondering if anyone in the UK has bought a MH rifle from Atlanta and if so, are there any pitfalls in importing it into this country? Are these r... (click to view)
Latest Post: 7th November 2003
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30th October 2003Martinin Henry Mk2 Fittings
Started by Graeme
After searching for a year I finally purchased a WD Mk2 MH (1878). Can anyone tell me if (a)the muzzle band should have a bayonet lug as mine hasn't? ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 15th November 2003
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28th October 2003Black As Hell, Thick As Grass
Started by Marc Jung
Hi, sorry to carp on about it, but has anyone any info on whether we are nearer to this being released on DVD? As perhaps one of the last people holdi... (click to view)
Latest Post: 29th October 2003
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28th October 2003Officers revolvers
Started by Andrew
Does anyone know the name of the revolver the British officers used throughout the Zulu war. I have always wanted to know. Thanks ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 1st December 2004
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28th October 2003MH Rear Sights
Started by Joseph
Gentlemen, (and Ladies) Hey guys... looking for rear sights for a MH MkII 577-450 infantry rifle. Any help would be appreciated. Joseph ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 3rd November 2003
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27th October 2003Ron Sheeley's email address
Started by Peter Ewart
I've somehow mislaid Ron's email address so would be grateful if anyone who has it would remind me by email off-forum, please. Or if you see this, Ro... (click to view)
Latest Post: 28th October 2003
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27th October 2003Sekukhune & Morosi
Started by Justin Young
Could anyone give me any suggestions as to where I could find out more about the lesser publicised campaigns against sekukhune and Morosi in 1879. ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 29th October 2003
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26th October 2003DVD Zulu Wars
Started by Clive Dickens
I hope Peter does not mind I am not plugging this for personal gain but I thought I would bring it to the notice of visitors to this site who are int... (click to view)
Latest Post: 28th October 2003
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25th October 2003Zulu lure?
Started by ed coan
One of the aspects of the 'Timewatch' programme was the suggestion/fact that the Zulus lured Chelmsford out of camp on the morning of January 22nd, an... (click to view)
Latest Post: 26th October 2003
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25th October 2003Just got back from the pub and..
Started by Keith
sat down to watch the Timewatch programme only to find I set the timer on the vcr to record BBC1 grrrrrrr. No doubt one of you splendid chaps will pos... (click to view)
Latest Post: 31st October 2003
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24th October 2003Time Watch documentary
Started by Arno
I browse this brilliant site, and at 9.45pm on Oct. 24 I get to the news page where it says that there is a documentary on at 9pm on BBC2 on Oct. 24. ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 25th October 2003
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22nd October 2003Timewatch - Zulu - 'The True Story'
Started by John Young
With just two days to go before the broadcast, I have been lucky enough to receive a preview of the documentary. Frankly I would like to see the 'd... (click to view)
Latest Post: 30th October 2003
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22nd October 2003WELL SAID
Started by Mike McCabe
I'm on holiday in France and have only just seen the most recent Sunday Telegraph. It included a fairly skewed article, apparently designed simply to... (click to view)
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20th October 2003Rorke's Drift Article
Started by Andy Lee
For anyone interested there is a feature in today's 'Daily Express' (Page 13) on Rorke's Drift, pre-Fridays timewatch programme. Andy Lee Birmingh... (click to view)
Latest Post: 30th October 2003
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20th October 2003Lord Chelmsford and the Zulu War
Started by Andy Lee
Over the weekend I purchased the book 'Lord Chelmsford and the Zulu War' by Major Gerald French DSO. The book is a 1939 first edition and contains a f... (click to view)
Latest Post: 28th October 2003
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17th October 2003Zulu regimental details
Started by Miguel
I know this has been discussed here before, but please indulge me: What were the name of the regiments involved in Isandhlwana / Rorke's drift, wha... (click to view)
Latest Post: 20th October 2003
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17th October 2003Zulu - The True Story showing on BBC2, October the 24th at 9pm.
Started by Mina Panic
BBC Timewatch starts its new series with Zulu - The True Story showing on Friday 24th of October 2003 on BBC 2 at 9pm.... (click to view)
Latest Post: 20th October 2003
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16th October 2003Shield padding.
Started by David Glynne Fox
Whilst engrossed watching a number of the recent visitations and re-enactments on Zulu sites on video , I have noticed that many of todays Zulu people... (click to view)
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15th October 2003Martini Henry Rifles
Started by Joseph
On a somewhat related note, I've been to Atlanta Cutlery and looked at the Martini Henry rifles from Nepal. They are GREAT. I was able to handle the... (click to view)
Latest Post: 22nd October 2003
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