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1st June 2003ammo
Started by paul
how many rounds of ammo were issued to a soldier (held in their pouches) before 1. normal situation 2.imminent battle... (click to view)
Latest Post: 9th June 2003
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1st June 2003Fugitives Drift
Started by paul naish
Can anyone shed ligjht on the identity of the member of the 24th of Foot who was killed at Fugitives Drift along with Lt's Melvill and Coghill? Menti... (click to view)
Latest Post: 9th June 2003
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3rd June 2003original/replica weapons costumes used in the two 'Zulu War' films
Started by marc jung
Hi, In the Zulu Dawn film, a few rifles looked 'as long as' Martini-Henry's, but shorter, where presumably there weren't enough to go round! In 'Zulu... (click to view)
Latest Post: 7th June 2003
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6th June 2003D-Day the 6th of June 1944
Started by Gary Laliberty
Hi all, I know that this is off topic. But I believe this to be an important day in the history of the world. So, here is a little history of that day... (click to view)
Latest Post: 6th June 2003
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4th June 2003Natal Native Contingent
Started by Justin
Could any one help me with where to find list of Officers and NCO's- or at least Officers who served with the NNC pre-organistion into 5 battalions be... (click to view)
Latest Post: 6th June 2003
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1st June 2003Posthumous VC's
Started by paul naish
Confusion exists about when the first posthumous VC's were awarded. its widely accepted that Melvill, Coghill etc were the first. How then did Lt Robe... (click to view)
Latest Post: 6th June 2003
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4th June 2003Snow/Altitude in Zululand/Battelfields
Started by Marc Jung
Thanks to Chris and Ian and anyone else who may answer my last query in the meantime, and this one! I saw mention in one of the items on this superb w... (click to view)
Latest Post: 5th June 2003
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4th June 2003New Guidebook to the AZW Battlefields
Started by Martin Everett
This new handy guide is aimed at the independent tourist to KwaZulu Natal. The format is very simliar to Holt's WW1 guides; written by David Rattray ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 5th June 2003
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4th June 2003Prince Imperial
Started by Mark Hobson
Amoungst my many pamphlets and travel guides which I've picked up over the years I recently came across one concerning places of interest in Pietermar... (click to view)
Latest Post: 5th June 2003
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24th January 2002New Version of 'Zulu'
Started by Martin Everett
Many visitors to this site have raised the possibilty of a new version of the movie 'Zulu'. Has anyone any suggestions as to which actors should play ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 5th June 2003
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3rd June 2003Two Questions
Started by Richard Waters
Could anyone tell me if Lieutenant Raw was killed at Isandlwana? And does anyone know who gave the direct order for Sir Garnet Wolseley to go to So... (click to view)
Latest Post: 4th June 2003
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3rd June 2003BBC TELEVISION TIMEWATCH
Started by Clive Dickens
I have just received information that the BBC are to screen in their "Timewatch " series the Battle of Isandlwana it is due to be screened t... (click to view)
Latest Post: 4th June 2003
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2nd June 2003Gateling Guns
Started by jock
Were there Gateling Guns used at rorkes drift ? as they werent seen in the film .... (click to view)
Latest Post: 4th June 2003
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2nd June 2003William Allen VC.
Started by Bernie Drummond.
I expect that many who log on to this excellent web-site will have seen the interesting article in The Daily Mail Weekend Mag, dated 30th May. It is c... (click to view)
Latest Post: 4th June 2003
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30th May 2003Chard's wounds
Started by Paul Neville
Was Chard injured in any capacity during the RD battle. In the film he is hit with a shield and nearly killed. Did he sustain any wounds during the ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 3rd June 2003
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23rd May 2003Martini Henry Jamming.
Started by neil aspinshaw
You hear alot about the jamming of Martini Henrys, particulally in hot breeches and dusty environments. I read recently the memoirs of a soldier who ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 3rd June 2003
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29th May 2003New 'Zulu' Making of....
Started by Leigh Tarrant
just wondering how the new ZULU making of...book was coming on Mr Hall!! Any idea when we might see it published??? My stepson certainly can't wait!!... (click to view)
Latest Post: 2nd June 2003
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27th May 2003Ammunition
Started by Trevor
Could anyone tell me what kind of ammunition the Artillary had at Islandlwana? I am especially interested to find out if the cannons used canister ag... (click to view)
Latest Post: 2nd June 2003
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21st May 2003New Dragon Action Figure: 24th Regiment of Foot
Started by Miguel
Guys, I am so excited! I am a fan of Hong-Kong based Dragon Models ltd., which produces high-quality action figures for collectors. These are not t... (click to view)
Latest Post: 2nd June 2003
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20th May 2003John Chard's VC
Started by Brian Damerell
I expect this has been discussed many times...but I've only just found this superb site. Is there any official conclusion as to the whereabouts of Ch... (click to view)
Latest Post: 2nd June 2003
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