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11th October 2003pte William Henry Camp
Started by john fisher
can anyone supply any info about private Camp. Where was he from ? where did he return to after leaving military service ?... (click to view)
Latest Post: 11th October 2003
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9th October 2003Zulu Impi in Royal Navy
Started by Sally
There is a story told about a Zulu Impi about 12 years old who survived the Battle of Gingindhlovu and was captured and adopted by the Naval crew from... (click to view)
Latest Post: 10th October 2003
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2nd October 2003New 1/6 scale rorkes drift figure
Started by Dave Chapman
A little off topic i know but for all those model makers and figure collectors out there the new Dragon rorkes drift figure is now is stock at modelle... (click to view)
Latest Post: 10th October 2003
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10th September 2003Jason Askew
Started by Andy Lee
Having attended the Zulu war day at Bristol one could not help but admire the original paintings by Jason Askew. Having such a talented artist wor... (click to view)
Latest Post: 10th October 2003
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9th September 2003Zulu stills
Started by George Smith
I'd like to thank people for their interest in the 'Zulu Dawn' out-takes. I also have a set of three CD-Rom's containing over 180 stills from my 'Zul... (click to view)
Latest Post: 10th October 2003
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8th October 2003Isandhlwana under water???
Started by Carl Daeche
I have heard yet another recent rumour that the sites of Isandlhwana and indeed Rorkes drift are under threat again from proposed dam building in the ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 9th October 2003
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9th September 2003OXEN
Started by JACK HITCH
WAS IT TRUE THAT THE OXEN WERE LET OUT OF THEIR CRATE AT R DRIFT AS PORTRAYED IN THE MOVIE ZULU? CAN SOMEONE PLEASE CONFIRM IF IT WAS TRUE OR NOT? TH... (click to view)
Latest Post: 8th October 2003
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5th October 2003latin translation
Started by jim
Hi there can anybody tell me the meaning of the latin words are on the helmet plate of the 24th and also, was this unique to this Regiment. thanks... (click to view)
Latest Post: 6th October 2003
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2nd October 2003Warran baker
Started by philip
I would like to know if any one knows a guide by the name of Warran baker as he took me and my family to Isalandwna and RorkesDrift in Jully 2000 it w... (click to view)
Latest Post: 6th October 2003
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29th September 2003Zulu Wounded
Started by Peter Weedon
I have just finished reading "The Red Soldier", Frank Emery's excellent account of the war as described in the private letters of those who ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 2nd October 2003
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25th September 2003A Price
Started by George
My friend, a medal collector, recently came across a WW II Indian VC of a A Subedar, commander of a platoon in the Burmese war( a complete group ), ki... (click to view)
Latest Post: 1st October 2003
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25th September 2003Film vs Reality II
Started by Ian Essex
Again, without the benefit of watching the film recently...Chard is refered to as Mr.Chard and Sir by personel at the camp? Was it ok to call an off... (click to view)
Latest Post: 1st October 2003
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9th September 2003Erskine Connection
Started by Adrian Wright
Can somebody please let me know if Robert Erskine of Bushman's pass fame is related to Captain E. Erskine 2nd NNC at Isandlwana?... (click to view)
Latest Post: 1st October 2003
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22nd September 2003Naval Bde/Gingindlovu/George Warrender
Started by Peter Ewart
I was amazed today to discover from a chance look-up in the DNB that VA Sir George Warrender had served in the AZW as a midshipman. (No reason why he... (click to view)
Latest Post: 30th September 2003
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25th September 2003Weapons at the time of Rorke's Drift
Started by Ian Essex
Any thoughts/information as to why the army at the time of Rorke's Drift was using single shot rifles? I know that repeating guns were around at the t... (click to view)
Latest Post: 29th September 2003
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15th September 2003Mark V Ammunition boxes
Started by Carl Daeche
I have just returned from the Military Odyssey in Detling and enjoyed the displays of both the 'diehards' and the 1879 group. I did notice however a ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 28th September 2003
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15th September 2003isandlwana medals
Started by paul tocher
Please can anyone help me im interested in buying a south african medal 1879 for any memeber of the 1st or 2nd 24th of foot who was killed at is... (click to view)
Latest Post: 27th September 2003
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22nd September 2003Brecon Museum
Started by Neil Aspinshaw
I visited Brecon a couple of weeks ago, I thought I would drop a line down to thank Martin and his staff for their freindly welcome and information. ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 26th September 2003
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21st September 2003Maps
Started by John Lewis
Can anyone tell me where I can view maps of southern Africa before and after the Zulu War of 1879. I am interested in the size of Zululand before and... (click to view)
Latest Post: 25th September 2003
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23rd September 2003plates and badges
Started by Jim
Hi there I know the 24th had green facings on sleeves and collars, but was there also a green backing to the numbers on the helmet plate and glengarr... (click to view)
Latest Post: 24th September 2003
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