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8th November 2003Lt William Weallens - try again!
Started by Steve
Whoops,.. the earlier one got away! Thanks Martin for your earlier reply. My interest in Weallens began because I have his copy of Historical Record... (click to view)
Latest Post: 8th November 2003
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7th November 2003Positive press for a change.
Started by Neil Aspinshaw
My local paper the Nottingham evening post has recently featured some excellent information on RD and some of the personalities. Yesterday they featur... (click to view)
Latest Post: 8th November 2003
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6th November 2003Pte George Edwards/Missionary
Started by Peter Ewart
Pat I've pulled your query up from that subject thread as it'll get lost down there. I don't think George Edwards had been a missionary - you'll... (click to view)
Latest Post: 8th November 2003
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4th November 2003pictures of junior ranks killed at isandlwana
Started by paul tocher
Please could anyone help me i have seen lots of pictures of the officers of the 1/24th who were killed at isandlwana but ive not seen many o... (click to view)
Latest Post: 8th November 2003
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6th November 2003Lt William Weallens
Started by
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Latest Post: 7th November 2003
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6th November 2003Zulus using captured British Weapons
Started by Dan
A difficult question I know but is there any evidence that the troops at Isandlwana were shot by Zulus who had earlier over run their comrades and sei... (click to view)
Latest Post: 7th 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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5th November 2003Capt E.S. Browne
Started by Cllive Dickens
Can someone please help me I have read two conflicting reports on the Award of the V.C. to Capt E.S. Browne of the M.I one says it was for saving a m... (click to view)
Latest Post: 6th November 2003
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8th September 2003Another book on Isandlwana
Started by Clive Dickens
Well we have yet anther book published on Isandlwana it is in The focus series of Brasseys and is available online at chrysalisbooks.co.uk, although m... (click to view)
Latest Post: 6th November 2003
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2nd March 2002THEMBA MTHETHWA
Started by Kyle Smith
I am a 16 year old Canadian. My family has a large British origin and history. I love your site. It is the most informative and comprehensive on the... (click to view)
Latest Post: 6th November 2003
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31st October 2003Dr. Saul David's Isandlwana
Started by John Young
I am now looking forward to Dr. David's tome on the Anglo-Zulu War having read, albeit briefly his account of Isandlwana in his book on military blund... (click to view)
Latest Post: 5th November 2003
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4th November 2003Timewatch documentary
Started by Ron Lock
I have read with much frustration the many comments on the Timewatch programme. Although Peter Quantrill and I provided information and advice on seve... (click to view)
Latest Post: 4th November 2003
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2nd November 2003Were captured Troops used for Target Practise at Isandlwana
Started by Dan
Forgive me if this has been asked before but at the end of Zulu Dawn,when Chelmsford is reviewing the carnage, there are dead British troops who have ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 4th November 2003
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2nd November 2003Lt William Weallens
Started by Steve
Does anyone have any information or references to the career of Lt Weallens of the 1/24th? I have the references in "The Red Soldier"and the... (click to view)
Latest Post: 3rd November 2003
2
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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30th September 2003Hook-Why the bad portrayment?
Started by Pauline Vanila
I know in real life Hook was not a drinker so why did the movie Zulu have that image for the great Hook. Hook was such a dedicated soldier.... (click to view)
Latest Post: 3rd November 2003
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31st October 2003Duminy & Ballard - "The AZW; New Perspectives"
Started by Peter Ewart
I don't yet have a copy of the above but hope to soon. Published PMB 1981, I believe after a number of papers were submitted to a conference at the U... (click to view)
Latest Post: 2nd November 2003
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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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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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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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