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13th August 2005James Booth
Started by Mark
Hi I am not sure if it is common knowledge but sadly James Hook passed away last week of course we all knew him as "HOOK " in ZULU the w... (click to view)
Latest Post: 22nd August 2005
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13th August 2005Adventurers Who 'Shadow' An Invasion Force ?
Started by Coll
An unusual topic I know, but with the subject of novel and screenplay storylines and the use of characters interacting with real people of the time, I... (click to view)
Latest Post: 23rd August 2005
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13th August 2005Boys to Privates
Started by Dawn
Because of the book I'm writing, I am aware of the boys in the 24th and like most people have been under the impression that there were only 2 in 2/24... (click to view)
Latest Post: 15th August 2005
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13th August 2005Progress Report - 'How Can Man Die Better'
Started by Mike Snook
A lot of RDVC contributors have e-mailed me privately for progress reports on 'HCMDB' and I know a good many of you have pre-ordered through Amazon an... (click to view)
Latest Post: 19th August 2005
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12th August 2005Zulu 'Uniforms'
Started by Paul Cubbin
I was wondering if someone out there could help me. I am aware that the different Zulu regiments had differing 'uniforms' of dress and adornment - ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 15th August 2005
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11th August 2005New Book
Started by Rancid Pebble
Does anyone know if Ian Knight is releasing a book entitled British Fortifications in Zululand 1879 through Osprey Publishing that is reasonably price... (click to view)
Latest Post: 13th August 2005
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10th August 2005Black as Hell and Thick as Grass.
Started by Dee
Can anyone tell me where I can get a copy of this film in the UK? I was told it was available on DVD but I can't find it anywhere! ... (click to view)
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10th August 2005Black as Hell and Thick as Grass.
Started by Dee
Can anyone tell me where I can get a copy of this film in the UK? I was told it was available on DVD but I can't find it anywhere! ... (click to view)
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10th August 2005Zulu Ceremonies
Started by Dawn
Here's one for the Zulu experts. I have a copy of The Times, March 17 1879 (Thanks, Sean) in which there is a report as such; "Information rece... (click to view)
Latest Post: 15th August 2005
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9th August 2005Thomas Williams
Started by Dawn
This might be one for Martin. Lance Sergeant Thomas Williams died of his injuries when? In the book, 'The Noble 24th' pg 369 it says he died on 23/1... (click to view)
Latest Post: 16th August 2005
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9th August 2005Revolvers
Started by Dawn
I know the officers had revolvers. Most popular types were the Webley and the Adams. Can any one tell me how many rounds they held? Dawn... (click to view)
Latest Post: 12th August 2005
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9th August 2005Question re: Driving
Started by Tim
Hello, I will be traveling to KwaZulu/Natal in October to visit Isandlwana, Rorke's Drift, and Ulundi (staying at Rorke's Drift Lodge & in Dundee)... (click to view)
Latest Post: 15th August 2005
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7th August 2005Recommendation for 2nd Anglo-Boer War Study
Started by Steven Sass
Hi, Yes slightly off topic and probably covered before but probably worth revisiting---would anyone be so kind as to offer advice on a relatively u... (click to view)
Latest Post: 15th August 2005
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5th August 2005John Sullivan - Stunt Arranger for the Film "ZULU"
Started by Kevin Sullivan
I am the son of the Stunt Arranger John Sullivan who was in charge of stunts on the film "ZULU". I have a super eight or standard eight fil... (click to view)
Latest Post: 17th August 2005
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5th August 2005Dog Soldiers
Started by Natalie Portman
Hi All, did anyone see the recent horror film called 'Dog Soldiers'. It was filmed in Scotland and was based on a modern day army training exercise wh... (click to view)
Latest Post: 12th August 2005
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3rd August 2005WAR CRIMES
Started by AMB
As the Zulu wounded were killed at the end of the battle should Chard have been charged with war crimes? AMB... (click to view)
Latest Post: 25th August 2005
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3rd August 2005Zulu & Gladiator
Started by John Bolden
Great site! I noticed your many references to the film Zulu, one of my all time favourites, the first movie I ever viewed in a cinema. In several ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 12th August 2005
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2nd August 2005Muskets and misfires
Started by Paul Cubbin
I was watching a repeat of the Michael Palin series where he travels to the Sahara when I saw something fascinating. I don't remember the name of the... (click to view)
Latest Post: 3rd August 2005
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1st August 2005Charles Warren
Started by Glenn Wade
Hi I have heard that Sir Charles Warren, Commissioner of the Met in 1888, and heavily involved in the Jack the Ripper murders, fought in the 9th Ca... (click to view)
Latest Post: 2nd August 2005
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1st August 2005'Zulu Victory'
Started by Paul Mercer
Have finished reading this book and it appears that as Chelmsford had apparently left the bulk of his ammunition behind with orders that it should fol... (click to view)
Latest Post: 14th August 2005
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