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8th May 2005sad tale continues
Started by Phil Pearce
I see that Berharry is to sepaearte from his wife stating that battle related trauma has caused difficulties in the marriage. This is very sad but it... (click to view)
Latest Post: 15th May 2005
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28th April 2005barricade in front of the hospital
Started by Andrew Holliday
The bariicade in fron of the hospital was attacked the most times during the battle of Rorke's Drift. How many men were defending that position un... (click to view)
Latest Post: 15th May 2005
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9th April 2005"Zulu": With Some Guts Behind It
Started by Robert
Rumour has it that this long awaited book will be published the end of this month. Can Sheldon confrm this?... (click to view)
Latest Post: 15th May 2005
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4th May 2005Zulu - the real true story
Started by Alan Critchley
I watched Saul David on the Timewatch programme again last night. I think I only watched it so that I could enjoy the feeling of relief when it finish... (click to view)
Latest Post: 14th May 2005
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4th April 2005The Victoria Cross
Started by Stephen Keane
When I saw the Jeremy Clarkson programme on the V.C. a few months ago he said that now it is virtually impossible for anyone to get the V.C. He also s... (click to view)
Latest Post: 14th May 2005
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8th May 2005mess tins
Started by tom
Hi there, Does anyone know where I can get an oilskin cover for the reproduction mess tin sets that are available. Thanks Tom... (click to view)
Latest Post: 13th May 2005
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6th May 2005FRANCIS ATTWOOD. DCM
Started by Trevor
I found Francis interesting. This site shows most of the details about the man. Except what he died of? He seemed very young to me to die at 38, just... (click to view)
Latest Post: 13th May 2005
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5th May 2005Durnford and his relationship with Chelmsford
Started by Colum O'Rourke
What were the main reasons for the dislike between these officers? The film 'Zulu Dawn' uses the fact of the secretive Durnford-Anne Colenso love rela... (click to view)
Latest Post: 13th May 2005
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24th April 2005The Joys of History
Started by Keith Smith
Hi guys I have just returned from an extended research trip to the UK and KZN, with a bagful of papers. However, I would like to draw your attent... (click to view)
Latest Post: 13th May 2005
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22nd April 2005Caution
Started by Graham Mason
Sad to relate but for whatever reason(s ) there is still an element that seeks mischief in this compact Zulu War fraternity of ours . I can`t unde... (click to view)
Latest Post: 13th May 2005
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20th April 2005My New Martini Henry Website
Started by Neil Aspinshaw
The start of my new website dedicated to the martini Henry rifle is now up for anyone who likes thier Martinis, fired... not stirred!. www.martinihen... (click to view)
Latest Post: 13th May 2005
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10th May 2005Gardner's message to Chelmsford
Started by Rob D
In TWOTS, Morris quotes Gardner's message to Chelmsford as: "Heavy firing to the left of camp. Shepstone has come in for reinforcements and repor... (click to view)
Latest Post: 12th May 2005
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24th April 2005Isandhlwana Video
Started by Chris
I just purchased this gem as advertised on the 'marketplace'. It is fantastic, brilliant and worth every penny. But can anyone tell me where the old f... (click to view)
Latest Post: 12th May 2005
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7th April 2005The flying Adendorff.
Started by Paul Cubbin
To me Adendorff is still a somewhat shadowy figure and despite current evidence that dispels much of the old controversy about his presence at both ba... (click to view)
Latest Post: 11th May 2005
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5th April 2005Surgeon-Major Shepherd
Started by Colum O'Rourke
Thanks for all the help from everyone lately.Where was Mister Shepherd from and what year was he born in? Hard man to find info on... (click to view)
Latest Post: 11th May 2005
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5th April 2005Bloomfield
Started by Colum O'Rourke
Why was Quartermaster Edward Bloomfield of the 2/24th at the camp of Isandhlwana if his Battalion had moved out with Chelmsford earlier in the day? ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 11th May 2005
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6th May 2005Re-enactments
Started by Alexei Lambley-Steel
My dad is coming out of the RAF next year after 35 years of service! im wanting to send him off as a surprise to a rorkes drift re-enactment? does any... (click to view)
Latest Post: 10th May 2005
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1st May 2005Zulu and Zulu Dawn questions - again
Started by Rob D
Hello. I've enjoyed reading this web site and hope someone out there will be able to answer a couple of questions for me. 1. At the end of Zulu whe... (click to view)
Latest Post: 9th May 2005
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6th May 2005Captain Shepstone's Grave
Started by Coll
I know that several individuals were identified and buried on the Isandlwana battlefield, but I wondered why Captain Shepstone's family, which apparen... (click to view)
Latest Post: 8th May 2005
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5th December 2002Did the men with Younghusband at Isandhlwana use Pocket Knifes.
Started by PETER HARMAN
I once read that the men under Younghusband used thier pocket knifes to defend themselfs During their last stand.I think it was a zulu That made this ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 8th May 2005
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