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8th August 2003Scandinavians in No 1 Column
Started by Peter Ewart
The recent thread on NNC/NNH nationalities has reminded me of something which has had me baffled. A contemporary Norwegian missionary account claim... (click to view)
Latest Post: 14th August 2003
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8th August 2003Where is the Nek?
Started by Andrew Holliday
Does anyone know where the Nek is on the I sandhlwana mountain because people saay things about it in books, acounts and documentaries etc. But I don'... (click to view)
Latest Post: 8th August 2003
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7th August 2003Hill of the Sphinx
Started by Mark Nichipor
Back far too many years ago, I stumbled upon Jackson's JSAHR article, "Isandhlwana the Sources Re-Examined." Aside from the movie "Zu... (click to view)
Latest Post: 7th August 2003
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7th August 2003Postings - Reminder
Started by Peter Critchley
Hello All! I've been using the internet for many years now, and I happily accept that there is a minority who are unable to spell, use the correct ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 21st August 2003
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6th August 2003The initial position of the British firing line at Isandlwana
Started by Adrian Wright
Are there any survivor accounts indicating that the early position of the British firing line extended nearly as far east as the conical koppie?... (click to view)
Latest Post: 26th August 2003
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5th August 2003chard
Started by jacky chard
can anyone tell me y chard was buried in a charch and not grave yards? was his father a preast? i am sorry for fuss i have caused on last topic. i jus... (click to view)
Latest Post: 8th August 2003
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5th August 2003Scott of the Natal Carbineers
Started by Adrian Wright
Can anybody tell me what the initials F. J. D. stand for?... (click to view)
Latest Post: 9th August 2003
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5th August 2003Native contingent camp at Isandlwana
Started by Adrian Wright
Can somebody please let me know if there is a contemporary (eye-witness) description of the NNC part of the Imperial forces camp at Isandlwana - sorry... (click to view)
Latest Post: 6th August 2003
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3rd August 2003My own RD.
Started by Trevor
Dear reader. I am just off on a campaign to Blackpool. I will be faceing many Impi, at the front defences. I.E. The promenade! But I have faith in ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 4th August 2003
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2nd August 2003125th Anniversary
Started by Keith Smith
I have just received an advance bulletin of activities at Isandlwana to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the battle in the coming January: Thu 22... (click to view)
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2nd August 2003125th Anniversary
Started by Keith Smith
I have just received an advance bulletin of activities at Isandlwana to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the battle in the coming January: Thu 22... (click to view)
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1st August 2003Pte William Jones.
Started by Steve Clough
Just discovered that Willam Jones is buried close to where i live,my brother and i are visiting his grave tomorrow to pay our respects.Have just made ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 3rd August 2003
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31st July 2003Zulu VC's?
Started by Joseph
Ok, so no Zulu got a VC, but what I wanted to know was- Was there an award that the Zulu King or any one else gave to a brave Zulu for something they ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 1st August 2003
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31st July 2003Colour Sgt Bourne.
Started by STEVE CLOUGH
Can't understand why he could not have been awarded the V.C. as well as getting promoted???... (click to view)
Latest Post: 1st August 2003
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31st July 2003Colour Sgt Vaughn.
Started by SteveClough
Can anybody give me any info on the above gentleman.was he realy as cool,calm and collective as the film portrayed him?Any known photos of him?Thanks.... (click to view)
Latest Post: 15th October 2003
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31st July 2003NNC & NNH Officer's Nationalities
Started by Adrian Wright
Can somebody please let me know the nationalities of the following Native Contingent officers present at isandlwana:- Krohn, Vause, Davies, Henderson... (click to view)
Latest Post: 2nd August 2003
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31st July 2003New memorial planned for Rorke's Drift
Started by Peter Ewart
In today's N/Witness Amafa are reported to be planning two new memorials, one to Cetshwayos' embarkation at Port Durnford & one at R/Drift to the... (click to view)
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31st July 2003Cpl. Schiess
Started by John Lewis
Does anyone know where I can view a photo of this gentleman ?... (click to view)
Latest Post: 31st July 2003
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30th July 2003chard child?
Started by jacky chard
it it true tat chard fathered childs? i think i might be related to him if it did!!!!!!!! my mummy wont give me much info and my grand daddy wont say... (click to view)
Latest Post: 25th August 2003
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30th July 2003Gerrard talk
Started by Alan Critchley
A week ago, Peter and I attended a talk by by Rob Gerrard, of Isandlwana lodge. We enjoyed the talk very much and heard a few things which were new sl... (click to view)
Latest Post: 5th August 2003
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