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5th February 2002Abandoning the storehouse?
Started by Glenn Wade
Hi! I was wondering what would have happened if Chard was forced to abandon the storehouse sector rather than the hospital sector? Does anyone have an... (click to view)
Latest Post: 6th February 2002
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5th February 2002HENRY HOOK VC
Started by ANDY LEE
Does anyone know where I can obtain a copy of the book Henry Hook VC which I'm informed is now out of print. Any help will be much appreciated.... (click to view)
Latest Post: 5th February 2002
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4th February 2002Vandalism at Rorke's Drift?
Started by Dave Nolan
I have heard from a friend in Natal who says there was a report last week of break ins and damage to the battle site at Rorke's Drift - does anyone kn... (click to view)
Latest Post: 5th February 2002
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4th February 2002Medals at Rorkes Drift
Started by Mike Rowland
Can anyone tell me why medal bars were awarded to the 24th defenders at Rorkes Drift as the bars should only have been issued to personel for crossing... (click to view)
Latest Post: 4th February 2002
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1st February 2002ZULU WAR REENACTMENT GROUPS
Started by GLENN STACY
Just out of curiosity, are there any groups out there that reenact any of the battles of the Zulu War? I am a Civil War reenactor in the states (6th W... (click to view)
Latest Post: 4th February 2002
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29th January 2002Help !!
Started by Derek Johns
reading The Washing of Spears by Donald R. Morris on page 467 he talks about a Swazi named Mbilini who commanded a band of renegade Zulus. can someon... (click to view)
Latest Post: 4th February 2002
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2nd February 2002James Langley Dalton
Started by Steve Tiplady
Can anyone provide a theory as to why in the film "Zulu", Commissary James Langley Dalton appears to be portrayed as a rather small timid ma... (click to view)
Latest Post: 2nd February 2002
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1st February 2002The Rorke's Drift Doctor
Started by Ian Woodason
Whilst books are being plugged I have just received my copy of Lee Stevenson's 'The Rorke's Drift Doctor, James Henry Reynolds, V.C. and the Defence o... (click to view)
Latest Post: 1st February 2002
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22nd January 2002MUSEUM AT RORKES DRIFT
Started by CLIVE DICKENS
I AM VISITING THE ZULU BATTLEFIELDS IN MARCH DOES THE MUSEUM SELL RELATED ITEMS?... (click to view)
Latest Post: 1st February 2002
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7th March 2001"Men of Harlech" Baritone Soloist
Started by Windell driskell
Can anyone tell me the name of the actor/ baritone/tenor who led in the rendition of "The Men of Harlech" in "ZULU" what has becom... (click to view)
Latest Post: 1st February 2002
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29th January 2002Bombardier Thomas Lewis (458)
Started by Gillian Mead
This brave man was my Great Grandfather. Does anyone have any information on Bombardier Thomas Lewis. Any help appreciated. He came from the Brecon ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 29th January 2002
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8th January 2002Henry Hook-Why the bad image?
Started by John Cameron
I have just finished reading about the battle in hard facts for the first time. I have veiwed the film some 20 times or more. I noticed that old... (click to view)
Latest Post: 29th January 2002
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27th January 2002Zulu War Clothes
Started by Scott
Is there any websites that sell clothes of the Zulus War? I wanted to find a T-Shirt of the Battle of Rourkes Drift. Thanks for all the help... (click to view)
Latest Post: 28th January 2002
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26th January 2002help
Started by lee turner
I am aparently related to a Jenkins, James. Private. 25B/841, killed in action 22 January 1879. This is all I have and I dont know where to start find... (click to view)
Latest Post: 26th January 2002
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25th January 2002Isandlwana print by Fripps
Started by GLENN STACY
Does anyone know where this famous art print can be purchased, either in lytho form or poster form. I remember a number of years ago I had a military ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 26th January 2002
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24th January 2002A theoretical question...
Started by Ian Essex
With the benefit of hindsight, would any of the visitors to this forum have made the defence of the mission station differently to how Chard,Bromhead ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 26th January 2002
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23rd January 2002 premiere : raw footage of making of zulu 1963 anybody interested ?
Started by jay
24 minutes of unique footage filmed by a tv crew during the filming of zulu 1963. I want to organise a meeting with everyone interested. This footage... (click to view)
Latest Post: 26th January 2002
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23rd January 2002Death of H.R.H. Princess Nomthandazo Magdalene Zulu
Started by John Young
It is my sad duty to inform the visitors to the RDVC site of the death of Her Royal Highness Princess Nomthandazo Magdalene Zulu, at the age of 51 yea... (click to view)
Latest Post: 23rd January 2002
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3rd December 2001Secrets of the Dead, The Mystery of Zulu Dawn
Started by Peter Critchley
Don't forget, this programme is on Channel 4 tonight from 9pm to 10pm. I'm going to have to video it, as I'm off to see Spurs beat Bolton! All the ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 23rd January 2002
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20th January 2002Adendorf
Started by Adrian Greaves Chairman Anglo Zulu War Historical Society
Whist not disagreeing with what has previously been written, did Chard confuse Adendorf with Corporal Attwood? Chard made no mention in his report, w... (click to view)
Latest Post: 22nd January 2002
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