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25th April 2005Death of 'Sir Bartle Frere'
Started by Martin Everett
Usually the movies buffs are quick off the mark. Where are they? The death of 'Sir Bartle Frere' in other words British Actor Sir John Mills was o... (click to view)
Latest Post: 30th April 2005
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25th April 2005Orders
Started by Andrew Holliday
Did Bromhead/Chard recieve an order from Isandhlwana telling them to defend the post? I'm curious because in some books and documentaries it says t... (click to view)
Latest Post: 5th May 2005
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24th April 2005The Joys of History
Started by Keith Smith
Hi guys I have just returned from an extended research trip to the UK and KZN, with a bagful of papers. However, I would like to draw your attent... (click to view)
Latest Post: 13th May 2005
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24th April 2005Isandhlwana Video
Started by Chris
I just purchased this gem as advertised on the 'marketplace'. It is fantastic, brilliant and worth every penny. But can anyone tell me where the old f... (click to view)
Latest Post: 12th May 2005
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23rd April 2005Isandlhwana
Started by Jon
When Lord Chelmsford split his forces, himself moving to Ulundi, and leaving Pulleine in charge of Isandlhwana, with Durnford moving in to reinforce P... (click to view)
Latest Post: 23rd April 2005
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22nd April 20052197 sergt J Moore 1-24th
Started by Glenn T
Could any body help me in finding out any information about two medals i have just inherited the first is a south africa medal with 1879 bar awarded t... (click to view)
Latest Post: 22nd April 2005
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22nd April 2005Cpl Schiess VC-sketch online!!!
Started by P.F
Of Interest: See URL <http://www.findagrave.com/> Sketch of Cpl Schiess VC-I dont know if it is contemporary or modern and is probably copyrig... (click to view)
Latest Post: 27th April 2005
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22nd April 2005Queens Bounty .
Started by Graham Mason .
Can someone please tell me when this practice ceased ? , i discovered the second wife of QM Bloomfield was a recipient of this charity and then of cou... (click to view)
Latest Post: 24th April 2005
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22nd April 2005Caution
Started by Graham Mason
Sad to relate but for whatever reason(s ) there is still an element that seeks mischief in this compact Zulu War fraternity of ours . I can`t unde... (click to view)
Latest Post: 13th May 2005
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22nd April 2005Anglo-Zulu War 1879 garden/park design ideas
Started by Coll
As my other planned projects have either reached a deadend, or I am still pursuing details regarding them, I was trying to make a connection between t... (click to view)
Latest Post: 23rd May 2005
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22nd April 2005Memorial service for Rorke's Drift Man tomorrow
Started by Ed Coan
Many of you may have already heard, but in case not, just to say a special memorial stone is being place on the grave of Sgt Henry Gallagher tomorrow ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 22nd April 2005
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22nd April 2005Cpl Scheiss VC Memorial !
Started by Andy Lee
I know there is a memorial to Cpl Scheiss at Brecon but does anyone know if there are any memorials to Cpl Scheiss in Switzerland, I'm sure I read it ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 25th April 2005
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20th April 2005Cool Zulu South Africa British War Medal, with 1879 Bar, up for auction, closing this Sunday...
Started by John Uhlir
IClosing this Sunday, on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=135&item=6525598504 Check it out! Thanks for looking!... (click to view)
Latest Post: 21st April 2005
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20th April 2005My New Martini Henry Website
Started by Neil Aspinshaw
The start of my new website dedicated to the martini Henry rifle is now up for anyone who likes thier Martinis, fired... not stirred!. www.martinihen... (click to view)
Latest Post: 13th May 2005
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19th April 2005Can someone tell me
Started by Basil
how the spent cartridge case was ejected from the Martini henry rifle... (click to view)
Latest Post: 20th April 2005
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19th April 2005Can someone tell me
Started by Basil
how the spent cartridge case was ejected from the Martini henry rifle... (click to view)
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19th April 2005Drummer/bugle boy uniforms
Started by jel
Please can anyone help me find a drummer or bugle boy uniform from the zulu war.I have spoken to Sutlers who make the reenactment uniforms but they di... (click to view)
Latest Post: 21st April 2005
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18th April 2005Meet Saul David
Started by Sheldon Hall
The many friends, fans and followers of Dr Saul David, whose recent book has met with such a warm reception from regular visitors to this site, will b... (click to view)
Latest Post: 22nd April 2005
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18th April 2005Witnessing an AZW incident or participant's role
Started by Coll
Along the same sort of lines as my recent topic, without any danger to yourself in the battlefield. Who would you like to have witnessed in any of ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 19th April 2005
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16th April 2005Anglo-Zulu War 1879 related stationery
Started by Coll
I'm trying to update my desk, but this time with AZW - related items of stationery. Are these sort of items available anywhere ? AZW 2005 calend... (click to view)
Latest Post: 17th April 2005
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