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9th February 2005King Cetshwayo's grave
Started by Peter Ewart
In Appendix F of his biography of Cetshwayo, Binns provides a very charming account of his visit to the King's grave in September 1961 and he mentio... (click to view)
Latest Post: 10th February 2005
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9th February 2005Dabulamanzi photo
Started by Peter Ewart
On page 4 (photo no 1) of Guy's "The View Across the River" he reproduces the well known photo usually captioned as Dabulamanzi kaMpande. ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 10th February 2005
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9th February 2005The Eclipse on 22 Jan. 1879?
Started by Derek C
Did the Zulus' know that the eclipse was taking place on the 22 Jan., and were they going to wait the day out and attack on the 23rd, had Raw and part... (click to view)
Latest Post: 9th February 2005
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8th February 2005artifacts - illegal dealing
Started by mark
good morning i recently was on isandlawana/fugitives drift where i was approched by two young boys selling bits and pieces amongst the rubbish i... (click to view)
Latest Post: 8th February 2005
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7th February 2005Carrying rifles/carbines on horseback
Started by Coll
Looking at the photograph ot Lt. Raw in Adrian Greaves book 'Isandlwana', I am curious about the way the rifle is secured at the side of the horse. ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 8th February 2005
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7th February 2005Bayonets!! Back to the Drawing Board.
Started by mike snook
New topic as we strayed somewhat! There is a photograph of a group of Buffs dated April 79, (they are standing guard over a couple of prisoners). ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 12th February 2005
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6th February 2005Getting to Rorkes Drift
Started by Neil Aspinshaw
Whilst we all haven't got bottomless wallets, It is obvious that many visitors to the site would love to visit RD and Isandlwana but are put off by th... (click to view)
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6th February 2005Three queries - can anyone help please?
Started by Steve
Hello I have three queries and wondered if anyone could help or give a view: 1) Was the order given to fix bayonets at Isandhlwana before the fi... (click to view)
Latest Post: 9th February 2005
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6th February 2005National Army Museum - Zulu Weekend
Started by Peter Weedon
If anyone has the opportunity to be in London today, can I recommend the Zulu event at the National Army Museum. It kicks off at 11.00am but, be warn... (click to view)
Latest Post: 7th February 2005
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6th February 2005 An African Attila/ P.A. Stuart
Started by Andrew Garton
I bought this book last year ,but don't know much about it.Can anyone here add any information? All I know is my copy was published in 1927. Thanks ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 7th February 2005
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6th February 2005Rorke's Drift - A full-size replica ?.
Started by Coll
This is just a general question to find out what the opinion would be about a full-size model of the Rorke's Drift buildings, including mealie bag def... (click to view)
Latest Post: 6th February 2005
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5th February 2005Martini MK IV
Started by ron
HI there, can anyone tell me if the MK IV was issued to British troops in South Africa. Thanks Ron... (click to view)
Latest Post: 7th February 2005
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5th February 2005'Men Of Harlech' lyrics
Started by Glenn Wade
Afternoon all Can anyone please supply me with the lyrics of the version of 'Men of Harlech' that is downloadable from the multimedia section of this... (click to view)
Latest Post: 9th February 2005
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5th February 2005Learning the Zulu language
Started by Coll
In the early 90s I was eager to try and get an idea of some of the zulu language. Surprisingly I did manage to get a book at Waterstones, which was... (click to view)
Latest Post: 6th February 2005
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4th February 2005'Zulu' - the remake?
Started by Paul Cubbin
Not exactly an original topic, but one that's perhaps a little more relevant in light of recent Hollywood atrocities. All things considered, the ori... (click to view)
Latest Post: 6th February 2005
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4th February 2005SSgt Bourne
Started by Paul Cubbin
He seems a fascinating character - young for his rank and by all accounts very self assured, oozing with calm confidence. How much us known of his lif... (click to view)
Latest Post: 6th February 2005
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4th February 2005Martini Henry bore light reflector
Started by Barry Iacoppi N.Z.
Gentleman. I note that a number of contributors here own or have an interest in the Martini Henry rifle. Do any of you own or have a picture of a ligh... (click to view)
Latest Post: 4th February 2005
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4th February 2005Durnford and 'Khartoum' Gordon friends ?
Started by Coll
My interest in the AZW has been re-activated since discovering this site at the beginning of the year and during this time I've viewed over my collect... (click to view)
Latest Post: 5th June 2005
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3rd February 2005W.W. Lloyd - Ahead of his Time Part 2!
Started by John Young
Rather than have this buried in the 'Bayonets of the 24th' posting, I thought I'd cast some more doubt on Mike's statement: 'It is my view that there ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 6th February 2005
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3rd February 2005Query.
Started by Brian Crane
Is anyone aware of what happened to: Murphy, John. Private. 25B/662, B Company, 24th. Foot. He may be a relative of mine who retired as a CSM to Indi... (click to view)
Latest Post: 7th April 2005
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