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3rd December 2002Zulu Impi withdrawal at Rorkes Drift
Started by Clive Dickens
Could someone please clear a matter up for me. I am at present reading Adrian Greaves book" Rorkes Drift " and in it he states that at sunri... (click to view)
Latest Post: 3rd December 2002
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2nd December 2002bayonet markings
Started by glynne
Hi there would anyone know what the three numbers on the frog stud of a Martini bayonet scabbard would indicate. I think the numbers are 279 thanks... (click to view)
Latest Post: 29th July 2003
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2nd December 2002Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Pulleine’s death
Started by David Bluestein
The popular myth of Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Pulleine’s death at Isandlwana has him (in some scenarios) writing a personal letter. I have re... (click to view)
Latest Post: 6th December 2002
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2nd December 2002Pte Waters Rorkes Drift Action
Started by Clive Dickens
Does anyone know if Pte Waters 24ft was charged for his conduct in the Rorkes Drift Action, he was said to have escaped the Hospital about the same ti... (click to view)
Latest Post: 4th December 2002
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1st December 2002Gallant 24th Item query
Started by M.Price
Can anyone help I have just purchased a item marked Gallant 24th. it as a victorian diamond hallmark the date I believe to be. 7th May 1876 I think ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 1st December 2002
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1st December 2002Isandhlwana survivor
Started by Julian Whybra
I thought I'd throw this one open to any takers. I have a Natal newspaper article post-Isandhlwana which refers to 'Mr Carlin having turned up safe f... (click to view)
Latest Post: 4th December 2002
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30th November 2002Natal Carbineers Photo c. 1885
Started by Edward Garcia
I am attempting to identify the person pictured in a cabinet photograph I recently acquired. The photo (taken around 1885-90) shows a member of the Na... (click to view)
Latest Post: 1st December 2002
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30th November 2002"With His Face to the Foe." (I Knight).
Started by Peter Ewart
Will someone put me out of my misery? Either I've missed something obvious or misunderstood something, but no doubt the forum will put me right. Perh... (click to view)
Latest Post: 4th December 2002
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29th November 20022nd Forfeited V.C. in Zululand.
Started by John Young
Having sparked some interest over Private Thomas Lane, V.C. I can now reveal the identity of the 2nd forfeited Victoria Cross winner to have served i... (click to view)
Latest Post: 18th April 2004
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28th November 2002FWD Jackson's book
Started by Peter Ewart
Signed copy rec'd today - numbered 11! Looking forward to devouring the detail tonight - already impressed by the photos alone (both Victorian ones ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 28th November 2002
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28th November 2002Natal Native Pioneers' statements?
Started by John Young
Is anyone aware whether the "two or three Natal Native Pioneers" who are mentioned by Henry Hallam Parr ever gave a full testimony of the ev... (click to view)
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27th November 2002VC presentation to JH Reynolds
Started by Lee Stevenson
Further to recent comments on this forum as to the apparent repetition of inaccuracies/errors from one book to another. From personal experience I can... (click to view)
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27th November 2002Did the NNC wear any uniform?
Started by Miguel
In the film Zulu the NNC men are depicted wearing a tan uniform. But in the accounts of Fugitive's drift I think I did read that the NNC simply took ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 29th November 2002
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26th November 2002Unknown officer from Rorke's Drift
Started by James Garland
I read in Chard's report to Queen Victoria that upon hearing the news of Isandhlwana the Rev Witt rode off to be with his family in a lonely house no... (click to view)
Latest Post: 30th November 2002
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26th November 2002Captain Geoffry BARTON 7th Foot
Started by Martin Everett
Does anyone know where this officer was on 22 January 1879?... (click to view)
Latest Post: 28th November 2002
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26th November 2002question
Started by mark llewellyn
please has any one any information on where i can obbtain a copy of th documentery black as hell and thick as grass i would be gratful for any reply t... (click to view)
Latest Post: 28th November 2002
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25th November 2002Battlefields tour
Started by Alan Critchley
We are about to close the list for the tour in April 2003 and invite any late applicants to contact us now. One applicatant has gone from my computer ... (click to view)
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25th November 2002Aftermath of Rorke's Drift
Started by Rich
I was just wondering if, with all the prestige of the event, people believe Rorke's Drift was a turning point (for good or bad) in the history of Brit... (click to view)
Latest Post: 28th November 2002
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22nd November 2002Lack of answers
Started by John S Radburn
John Young has asked me to post this message to all of you. At the present he is OFF LINE at the moment and hopes to answer all of your queries a... (click to view)
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20th November 2002VC'S of THE ANGLO/ ZULU WAR
Started by Clive Dickens
I hope our web master does not mind my putting this item in the Discussion column, but I consider it to be of interest, A company based in Malvern Wo... (click to view)
Latest Post: 10th May 2004
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