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30th December 2001Identity of British Soldiers
Started by Dave Thompson
I believe that two local men from where I live (Runcorn, Cheshire)were survivors of Rorkes Drift.They were uintroduced to King George V on his visit t... (click to view)
Latest Post: 3rd January 2002
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28th December 2001Zulu Chant in the Movie "Gladiator"
Started by Peter Thaler
Did anyone else notice that in the scene at the beginning of the movie "Gladiator" when the Roman army is about to fight the barbarian horde... (click to view)
Latest Post: 4th January 2002
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28th December 2001Defenders of Rorrke's Drift
Started by Maureen Forward
I have found a listing for the garrison at RD which includes a Pte Norris of B Company, 2nd Battalion. Has anyone come across any info on him, as I am... (click to view)
Latest Post: 2nd January 2002
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28th December 2001Why was their a War with Zulus?
Started by Dale
Why exactly did the British decide the ultimatum for the Zulus to follow? And since the Zulus didnt follow the ulimatum, why did the British declare ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 3rd January 2002
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28th December 2001Ammunition used at Rourkes Drift
Started by Margaret Roughsedge
I have been researching Eley Bros. and wonder whether their cartridges were used at Rourkes Drift. Can anyone help, please?... (click to view)
Latest Post: 12th January 2002
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27th December 2001COLOUR SGT BOURNE
Started by Keith Newbery
Every time I watch the film Zulu (and I must have seen it 25 times at least) I am always puzzled and a little disappointed that Colour Sgt Bourne did ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 14th June 2004
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26th December 2001Men of Harlech
Started by Tim Jenkins
Hello My name is Tim Im doing a project for school and it involves castles. My castle I picked was Harlech Castle I have been doing research over ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 4th January 2002
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26th December 2001'Zulu' on DVD
Started by Brian Steely
I ecently purchased 'Zulu" on DVD. Found it at a local video store for less than $6 (American). The digital quality of the picture is great! I... (click to view)
Latest Post: 1st January 2002
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25th December 2001 White British Army Pith Helmets
Started by James W. Hamilton
I discovered that the White Pith Helmets of the royal Marine Band are made by Owen Company in UK and I have the address . I would need to be part of a... (click to view)
Latest Post: 26th December 2001
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23rd December 2001Texan cattle and the Zulu War
Started by Erich Wagner
Years ago I read a source that stated Lord Chelmsford purchased cattle from Texas in order to have enough animals to launch his invasion of Zululand, ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 3rd January 2002
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23rd December 2001Remake of ZULU
Started by Glenn Wade
Hey ho! If you would like to see a remake of Zulu, one that is authentic, historically accurate, bloody and has superb special effects (Maybe ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 1st January 2002
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22nd December 2001Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Started by Glenn Wade
Hey ho! I'd just like to wish the visitors and everyone at RorkesDriftVC.com, a very MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Thanks to everybody who h... (click to view)
Latest Post: 24th December 2001
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20th December 2001Diorama of Isandlwana
Started by Glenn Wade
Hey ho! I'm creating a diorama of Isandlwna and was wandering if people could sought of 'vote'for one of the following scenes 'British firing... (click to view)
Latest Post: 22nd December 2001
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20th December 2001Zulu war game
Started by Alex Rossiter
I have recently be thinking of the idea of making a zulu war modifacation. there have been a few modifacations of the pc game half life based on wars... (click to view)
Latest Post: 21st December 2001
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19th December 2001The Hospital
Started by Ian Essex
I have heard conflicting reports that the soldiers within the hospital either volunteered for this duty or where ordered to do it by Chard. Does anyon... (click to view)
Latest Post: 9th January 2002
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18th December 2001Drawings/Prints
Started by Harry
Does anyone know of an American artist who specialised in sketches of military figures in action? I have seen in the past a print depicting an infantr... (click to view)
Latest Post: 17th April 2004
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18th December 2001artilery at isandlwana
Started by Alex Rossiter
Hello all I have recently bought lots of 15mm zulu war figures and accesories,tents,wagons ,men,rockets,artillery as im trying to recreate ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 19th December 2001
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16th December 2001Wagons at Rorke's Drift
Started by david truesdale
Does anyone know if the two wagons that helped make up the defences at Rorke's Drift were of British Army issue or ones hired from local sources?... (click to view)
Latest Post: 17th December 2001
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15th December 2001Old Mate
Started by David Lain
Does anyone know how may children Chard has put into the world?... (click to view)
Latest Post: 28th December 2001
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15th December 2001Old Mate
Started by David Lain
Does anyone know how many children Bromhead has brought into the world?... (click to view)
Latest Post: 28th December 2001
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