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25th July 2005RD memorial to Zulu fallen
Started by Peter Quantrill
AMAFA have erected a memorial to those Zulus who fell at Rorke's Drift, close to the existing British cemetry. .It comprises 50 bronze shields guard... (click to view)
Latest Post: 6th August 2005
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30th August 2001Ballad of Rorke's Drift
Started by Paul Hamner
I am a Music Librarian and have recieved an enquiry about a song called the "Ballad of Rorke's Drift". Can anyone provide details - who wro... (click to view)
Latest Post: 4th August 2005
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2nd August 2005Muskets and misfires
Started by Paul Cubbin
I was watching a repeat of the Michael Palin series where he travels to the Sahara when I saw something fascinating. I don't remember the name of the... (click to view)
Latest Post: 3rd August 2005
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1st August 2005Charles Warren
Started by Glenn Wade
Hi I have heard that Sir Charles Warren, Commissioner of the Met in 1888, and heavily involved in the Jack the Ripper murders, fought in the 9th Ca... (click to view)
Latest Post: 2nd August 2005
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28th July 2005Scarlet Frock
Started by Victrix
I am looking for a high quality photos of the 24th Regiment's frock coat. The reason I am asking, I am currently working on a video game project wh... (click to view)
Latest Post: 2nd August 2005
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29th July 2005medal no 10391
Started by H SMITH
JOHN CHARD MEDAL NO 10391 I would appreciate if someone could supply me with more info regarding the person that were rewarded w... (click to view)
Latest Post: 30th July 2005
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28th July 2005Magazine
Started by Andrew Holliday
In MILITARY ILLUSTRATED Magazine for August there is an article by Ian Knight argueing why John Chard deserved a Victoria Cross. Just to let you know... (click to view)
Latest Post: 30th July 2005
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15th July 2005New Book by Trooper Barker's grandson
Started by Peter Ewart
Heard this week of a new book just published (privately I believe) in S Africa by Denis Barker, grandson of Isandlwana survivor Trooper WW Barker, ent... (click to view)
Latest Post: 30th July 2005
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27th July 2005Aftermath of Rorkes Drift
Started by Dawn
Can anyone tell me what happened to the 24th in the immediate days after Isandlwana and the defence of Rorkes Drift? On the 23th they made it to Rork... (click to view)
Latest Post: 29th July 2005
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12th July 2005With Some Guts Behind It - The Making of Zulu
Started by Andy Lee
Hi Sheldon I notice your eagily awaited book has a gone from a July to September 2005 release date. I'm sure the wait will be well worth it and hop... (click to view)
Latest Post: 29th July 2005
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6th July 2005We did it again
Started by Robert Jone
The British have done it again----they not only beat the French at Agincourt, Waterloo and Trafalgar and pulled them out of the cesspit they were in i... (click to view)
Latest Post: 29th July 2005
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19th July 2003John Dunn
Started by Gary S. Edinger
I have always been fascinated by John Dunn – the “white Zulu”. I am aware of a book credited to him entitled “... (click to view)
Latest Post: 29th July 2005
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28th July 2005B Coy. 2/24th Combat Experience
Started by Michael Boyle
Just something I've been curious about but haven't yet discovered through my reading : Had Lt. Bromhead and B coy. taken part in actual combat togethe... (click to view)
Latest Post: 28th July 2005
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26th July 2005Garden for Africa - Or Garden of Africa ?
Started by Coll
I'm not starting a new topic about gardening, but wondered if anyone had seen the recent Ground Force programme, where a garden based on Africa, was c... (click to view)
Latest Post: 28th July 2005
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17th July 2005Melvill and Coghill VC's
Started by Trevor
Does anyone find it strange that these 2 officers recieved the VC? After all, they were fleeing from the enemy. Not facing or generally trying to fig... (click to view)
Latest Post: 27th July 2005
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10th June 2005The Removal and Reburial of Col. Durnford's body
Started by Coll
Col. Durnford was initially buried on the Isandlwana battlefield, but later exhumed and reburied in Pietermaritzburg cemetery. Are there any accoun... (click to view)
Latest Post: 27th July 2005
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13th July 2005rorke's drift archeology?
Started by andrew hicks
I'm a student at USF ( Univesity of South florida) and have to present the archeological aspect of a specific battle. Is there any archeological info... (click to view)
Latest Post: 26th July 2005
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8th July 2005D.P. & G. Military Publishers - Book Requests ?
Started by Coll
I am awaiting delivery of ' A Soldier's Life and Work in South Africa ' by Edward Durnford, on arrival I will then be hoping to obtain their copy of ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 25th July 2005
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22nd July 2005History IB internal assement: Events of Rourkes Drift
Started by Erol
Hi there! I am currently an IB student going into his final year. Unfortunatley my summer has been spent trying to write essays for my various subject... (click to view)
Latest Post: 24th July 2005
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21st July 2005How Can Man Die Better: The Secrets of Isandlwana Revealed
Started by Andy Lee
Hi All, does anyone know the release date for How Can Man Die Better: The Secrets of Isandlwana Revealed by Mike Snook Thanks Andy... (click to view)
Latest Post: 22nd July 2005
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