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5th March 2005Colors of the 24th Regiment of Foot
Started by Peter North
Hi to all Does anyone know where I can view detailed pictures of the Queen's Colors and Regimental Colors of the 24th.I have found pictures already ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 6th March 2005
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3rd March 200517th Lancer's
Started by Andrew Garton
Living in the states it will be hard for me to check any primary sources,so with that said can anyone here help find any information.All sugesti... (click to view)
Latest Post: 6th March 2005
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1st March 2005Robert Jones VC
Started by Andy Lee
There is a message on the 'victoriacross.net forum' from Gil Phillip's in the USA who is looking for any relatives of Robert Jones VC, maybe of intere... (click to view)
Latest Post: 1st March 2005
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1st March 2005Fire Ligters of the Era.
Started by Derek C
I stumbled across a web site posted on one of my many favorite news groups. The items in question was about "Fire Pistons", the pre-cursor t... (click to view)
Latest Post: 3rd March 2005
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28th February 2005The Death of H.R.H. Prince Alpheus Zulu, 1949-2005.
Started by John Young
It is with deep regret that I have just heard of the death of His Royal Highness Prince Alpheus Zulu. Prince Alpheus was a direct descendant of Pri... (click to view)
Latest Post: 28th February 2005
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27th February 2005Silent Witness.
Started by Tony Jones.
I was watching the Timewatch special,'Zulu The True Story', for the umpteenth time last night.Towards the end of the programme,a discussion round the ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 27th February 2005
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27th February 2005The Buzzler?
Started by Martin Everett
I have come across a sketch of a 24th Regt soldier - on campaign - by Lt W W Lloyd 1/24th which has the caption: The Buzzler - Wouldn't do for Alde... (click to view)
Latest Post: 27th February 2005
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27th February 2005Pay.
Started by Graham Mason
To expand the pension item raised by Kris can anyone tell me if the 24th ( and others ) were actually paid on campaign in local currency or sterling ?... (click to view)
Latest Post: 28th February 2005
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26th February 2005Army Pension Scheme?
Started by Kris
Can anyone tell me if the army had a pension scheme of any sort for the widow's of the AZW, or were the wives just left to fend for themselves after t... (click to view)
Latest Post: 1st March 2005
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26th February 2005Huh?
Started by Michael Boyle
Apropos of absolutely nothing, I keep running across the following (can only think how much the 1879 British Government could have used an ebay!) : ... (click to view)
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24th February 2005Cheyenne Dog Soldiers - Zulu Comparison ?
Started by Coll
After discussing recently the battle of Little Bighorn I discovered a fascinating description of the Cheyenne Dog Soldiers. Apparently, they were k... (click to view)
Latest Post: 25th February 2005
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24th February 2005I haven't shares in Asda - honest but . . .
Started by Marc Jung
I saw the 'Zulu' DVD in the Isle of Dogs (East London) for only £6.64 when it's extortionate or normal price elsewhere. Wouldn't be able to say it's ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 25th February 2005
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24th February 2005Bayonet combat in theory and practice
Started by Michael Boyle
As the subject of bayonet combat occasionally crops up here I thought I'd share this rather well presented article I just came upon: http://ejmas.c... (click to view)
Latest Post: 24th February 2005
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23rd February 2005Chard at Ulundi
Started by Dinsdale Langdon
Can anybody recall a primary source confirming that JRM Chard was present at the Ulundi battle? DL ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 28th February 2005
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23rd February 2005Film, "Zulu," and Chaplain Smith
Started by Evan Hock
I read the reports from men at Rorke's Drift about Chaplain Smith's aid with ammunition and encouragement during the assault, and Mr. Witt, the missio... (click to view)
Latest Post: 8th March 2005
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23rd February 2005Zulu Dawn - early production
Started by Bob C
I have heard that originally Zulu Dawn was planned to be made not long after Zulu, due to its success. For some reason this didnt happen. One of tho... (click to view)
Latest Post: 23rd February 2005
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22nd February 20051877 Field Service manual
Started by Bill Harris
Well, this is kind of an awkward question, but here goes... Some time ago I enquired here about modern reprints of the 1877 Field Service manual. I... (click to view)
Latest Post: 24th February 2005
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22nd February 2005Link between Lt Chard and Bishop Colenso
Started by Ian
Lt. John Rouse Merriott Chard part of the British force sent to quell King Cetshwayo's power and Bishop Colenso father of the [Zulu] people. Anyone k... (click to view)
Latest Post: 23rd February 2005
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22nd February 2005Repro Ammo Box
Started by Rich
Just a nod to Mr. Daeche for his fine work in doing those ammo boxes. His workmanship is excellent in reproducing the finish and detail work relating ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 10th March 2005
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22nd February 2005ardendorf
Started by stuart nightingale
According to a book that i've just read, it seems that he didn't stay and help as depicted in the film, infact the author says that although he was me... (click to view)
Latest Post: 1st March 2005
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