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25th October 2002	New Osprey Book 'Isandlwana' By Glenn Wade Has anyone bought the new Osprey Book by Ian Knight? What are the plates like? Is it new reading? Glenn
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25th October 2002	Alan Critchley Glenn, this question has already been asked by Paul Tocher on 3 August, although he didn't have his email address. Could I ask anyone who has a point or question to supply an email address or not have the item featured? Alan [email protected]
28th October 2002	John Young Glenn, My copy arrived this morning. The plates are double-page spreads:- 1, The discovery of the impi. 2, 'The British Collapse' - with the flight of the cannon of N/5 in the foreground. 3, 'The Final Stages...' - centring on a small knot of men - 24th, N.N.C. & a Natal Carbineer. The illustrations are very well drawn and excellently presented. I have spotted one faux pas in the last three, that is the 24th sergeant in the foreground has been illustrated wearing two 'Good-conduct' stripes, to my knowledge ranks over and above that of corporal didn't wear 'Good-conduct' stripes. Personally I'd like to see some more work by Adam Hook on the subject of the Anglo-Zulu War. Good to see an index in this volume as well. Well worth buying just to see some 'new' photographs, as well as the 3-D battle maps. I've only skimmed through the text at present. I've not spotted any startling new revelations, but it appears to be a clear and concise account of the action. Recommended. John Young, Chairman, Anglo-Zulu War Research Society.
28th October 2002	Glenn Wade Thanks for that John. Mr Ian Knight contacted me personally outside the forum to give me infomation on his book himself. May I just say thank you to Mr Knight. Glenn