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3rd July 2005ZULU VICTORY
Started by AMB
Dear All, Delighted to see that Ron & Peter's book, Zulu Victory, newly released as a paper back, was last week the fourth best seller in RSA u... (click to view)
Latest Post: 19th July 2005
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18th July 2005Ngobozana
Started by Stephen Coan
When King Cetshwayo visited England in 1882 he was accompanied by three chiefs Mkhosana, Ngcongwana and Ngobozana. There are photographs of Mkhosana a... (click to view)
Latest Post: 18th July 2005
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18th July 2005Did one of my ancestors survive this battle?
Started by Luke Bevan
I have been informed that a soldier with the surname Cole is an ancestor of mine. Now, we believe there were 2 Coles that fought in the battle but we ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 18th July 2005
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7th July 2005Buthelezi defends his ancestor
Started by Peter Ewart
Interesting article in today's Witness by Mangosuthu Buthelezi himself, defending Mnayamana of the treachery of which he was accused immediately bef... (click to view)
Latest Post: 18th July 2005
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14th January 2003Rorke's Drift by Adrian Greaves
Started by Nigel Hutcheon
I've just started reading the latest book on the events at Rorke's Drift. Its written by Adrian Greaves and titled 'Rorke's Drift'. According to th... (click to view)
Latest Post: 17th July 2005
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5th July 2005Going to Zululand
Started by L.J.Knight
hi everybody,i'm proposing to take a look for myself in 2006, hopefully staying at The Fugitives Drift Lodge, will anyone who has been there fill me i... (click to view)
Latest Post: 16th July 2005
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11th February 2004"Ole King" Coles age?
Started by Gary
How old was Thomas Cole 801 2-24th? I want to write a memorium to him and want to write a life span instread of killed in action. Anyone who knows ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 15th July 2005
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9th July 2005Zulu war artifacts
Started by Andrew bush
I am going to Zululand in September and I have been told that artifacts are still been found around devils pass area , can anyone shed any light on th... (click to view)
Latest Post: 14th July 2005
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21st June 2005Zulu Dawn U.S. DVD release
Started by Edward Garcia
According to DVDPlanet.com Zulu Dawn will be released on DVD for the U.S. market on Sept. 27, 2005. I have not uncovered any information regarding t... (click to view)
Latest Post: 14th July 2005
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12th July 2005'The Rise and Fall of the British Empire' by Lawrence James-photo query
Started by Glenn Wade
Hi all Just browsing through the shelf in the local library and flicked through the pages of a paperback edition of 'The Rise and Fall of the Briti... (click to view)
Latest Post: 13th July 2005
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10th July 2005African Dancing - Zulu dancer won ?
Started by Coll
Apparently there was a programme on, which had people representing their countries in a dancing competition. The Zulu dance based on the celebratio... (click to view)
Latest Post: 13th July 2005
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29th June 2005Astroturf in Isandlwana
Started by Paul Cubbin
I don't know how widespread the story was, but the Welsh news had a charming feature concerning both Zululand and the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engine... (click to view)
Latest Post: 13th July 2005
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15th June 2005Isandlhwana (again)
Started by Paul Mercer
I'm sure this has been answered before, but has anyone ever speculated on the likely outcome had Chelmsford remained at Isandlhwana with his full forc... (click to view)
Latest Post: 13th July 2005
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10th July 2005Pvte Hector Grant
Started by Paul
Can anyone shed any light of the importance or significance of Private Hector Grant, 1/24th 2nd Warwickshire Regiment. I have been able to read someth... (click to view)
Latest Post: 10th July 2005
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8th July 2005Thoughts, prayers and shared sorrow
Started by Steven Sass
As it hasn't been said yet, I will take it upon myself as an American to wish our deepest sympathy the people of Great Britain in the wake of these la... (click to view)
Latest Post: 9th July 2005
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8th July 2005Not related - but where can i find navy records
Started by mark
Hi Im trying to track the ship that my late father served on , I know that he was in the Royal Navy , and was present at the japanese surrender in ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 8th July 2005
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6th July 2005Isandhlwana to Ulundi Book
Started by Andy Lee
Hi All Does anyone know where I could track down a copy of the following Barthorp, Michael The Zulu War: Isandhlwana To Ulundi, UK outlet, I've se... (click to view)
Latest Post: 7th July 2005
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1st July 2005During and after after the Zulu War
Started by Andrew Holliday
Did the 2nd Battalion 24th see any combat as a whole unit during the Zulu war. Also did either/both battalions of the Zulu war see any combat recntly ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 7th July 2005
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14th June 20052nd Bn(The Buffs) 1876 Cape shipwreck Beer & No Rum
Started by Sean Sweeney
I don't know if anyone is aware, but prior to the Zulu War, the 2nd Bn/3rd Rgt 'The Buffs' were shipwrecked onboard the troopship SS St Lawrence on 7t... (click to view)
Latest Post: 7th July 2005
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22nd June 2005General Gordon's statue
Started by Coll
After replying to a previous topic about Gordon, I decided to glance around the internet for a bit more information. I realised how little I knew a... (click to view)
Latest Post: 6th July 2005
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