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14th February 2005 | Zulu firearms - a matter of timing. Started by Paul Cubbin I was reading through an account of the battle of Khambula today and was struck by the assertion that Zulu snipers hiding in the famous dunghil... (click to view) Latest Post: 1st March 2005 | 17 |
14th February 2005 | Col. Durnford's revolver - an American Colt ?. Started by Coll In a previous topic covering Durnford's uniform and weaponry, this was suggested as his personal choice of make.
Could it be possible that he did p... (click to view) Latest Post: 6th March 2005 | 11 |
14th February 2005 | What a good laugh Started by Garry I couldnt help but laugh when i watched ZULU last night. The acting was very amaturish and was in some parts overacting. When Hitch i think it was got... (click to view) Latest Post: 18th February 2005 | 26 |
13th February 2005 | East Indians in South Africa 1879? Started by Michael Boyle (It seems a bit awkward to have to describe the people of,perhaps, the most populace country on Earth with a predesignate,but there seems no other way... (click to view) Latest Post: 18th February 2005 | 19 |
13th February 2005 | Book Named "Battle of Rorkes Drift" Started by Ron Fidler I saw a paperback book with the abovementioned title in Thailand in 2004 in an obscure bookstore. By the time I went back to buy it it had gone. Sh... (click to view) Latest Post: 20th February 2005 | 5 |
13th February 2005 | Post Nominal Letters Started by Edward Garcia I have two photographs in my collection that have been puzzling me for a while now and perhaps someone can help me out. One is a cabinet photograph (c... (click to view) Latest Post: 14th February 2005 | 2 |
12th February 2005 | John Barry Started by Glenn Wade Congratulations to composer John Barry on being awarded the Fellowship Award at the BAFTAS earlier this evening. John's work includes such films as Go... (click to view) Latest Post: 27th February 2005 | 10 |
12th February 2005 | The 2,000 yard stare Started by Coll Several years ago on reading a book about the Vietnam War this subject was mentioned, about soldiers who were in combat for a long period of time deve... (click to view) Latest Post: 16th February 2005 | 19 |
12th February 2005 | Zulu attire Started by Robert Jones Good afternoon everyone,
I collect items of Zulu clothing [old and modern] and used to get them from www.ikonafrika.co.za in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal b... (click to view) Latest Post: 14th February 2005 | 2 |
11th February 2005 | Artillery Bayonet - Carbine Started by Carl Dear All,
I have just aquired an 1879 pattern Artillery sawback bayonet. It is dated 1900 and is consistent in design to the new production 1879 pat... (click to view) Latest Post: 12th February 2005 | 2 |
10th February 2005 | Roll call . Started by Graham Mason Gents ,
As we all know there was a Chief Clerk at Rorkes Drift , C / Sgt Mabin . We also know that acording to legend 4 DIFFERENT lists w... (click to view) Latest Post: 14th February 2005 | 1 |
10th February 2005 | Zulu shields Started by Paul Cubbin I know the Zulu shield was made from rawhide and attached to a wooden upright to make it rigid. I also know that the primary function of the shield wa... (click to view) Latest Post: 13th February 2005 | 2 |
9th February 2005 | Sniping and Counter-Sniping in the AZW Started by Coll I'm aware that several men within companies wore a type of marksmanship badge.
Although the vision of redcoated soldiers volley-firing at the enemy... (click to view) Latest Post: 11th February 2005 | 5 |
9th February 2005 | First draft. History A2 level. [Topic continued.] 2000 word draft. Started by Invader To what extent was the battle of Rorkes Drift (22nd/23rd January 1979) a Victory?
“The army doesn't like more than one disaster in a day.
Loo... (click to view) Latest Post: 15th February 2005 | 16 |
9th February 2005 | Blind Luck Started by Paul Cubbin Quick brag. How's this for a happy windfall? My father-in-law was working in a house clearance and got hold of a couple of 'brand new' books. He wasn'... (click to view) Latest Post: 11th February 2005 | 3 |
9th February 2005 | firing the martini Started by jim Hi there
I have a martini in good condition and a licence.
I would really like to have a go at live firing.
Can anybody tell me where i can do this... (click to view) Latest Post: 16th February 2005 | 6 |
9th February 2005 | Zulu contraception? Started by Paul Cubbin No, this isn't a cheap gag, honest.
Given the fact that King Cetswayo was well aware of the border and land problems with the various groups living... (click to view) Latest Post: 19th February 2005 | 13 |
9th February 2005 | 'Establishment' Strengths 1878? Started by Rob I've been trying, unsuccessfully to find the 'Establishment' strengths of Infantry, Cavlary, Artillery and other Supporting Units from 1878 or periods... (click to view) Latest Post: 13th February 2005 | 7 |
9th February 2005 | Soldiers pay on campain Started by Greg King Could anyone enlighten me as to how much pay troops were recieving during the campain or when they recieved it.I know that even after the cardwell ref... (click to view) Latest Post: 12th February 2005 | 6 |
9th February 2005 | Revolvers as a soldier's back-up firearm Started by Coll Although revolvers like the Adams or Tranter used by the forces were probably very expensive to purchase privately, usually only bought by officers.
... (click to view) Latest Post: 10th February 2005 | 4 |
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