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3rd February 2005Rivalry In The British Forces 1879
Started by Coll
I think it is generally known what was thought of the NNC during the Zulu War 1879, but what did the british imperial forces make of the irregular tro... (click to view)
Latest Post: 5th February 2005
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2nd February 2005Bayonets of the 24th
Started by Mike Snook
In one of the recent topics about close quarter fighting, we got into discussion of bayonet types and how it was difficult to know whether the 1st/24t... (click to view)
Latest Post: 7th February 2005
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1st February 2005greatcoat
Started by ron
Can anybody tell me if greatcoats worn by other ranks during the Zulu War had epaullets and single or double row of buttons. Many thanks Ron... (click to view)
Latest Post: 2nd February 2005
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31st January 2005weather
Started by Chris
Does anyone know the weather at Rorke's Drift on January 22/23 1879? I would assume it was warm as it was the middle of their summer season?... (click to view)
Latest Post: 1st February 2005
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31st January 2005Provenance and dates of the post-battle photos taken of the survivors of B Company 2/24th at Rorke'
Started by Robert James Howells
In RD( Greaves 2002 ) there is a photo of " B Company the defenders of RD Post-Battle " (24th Regt. Museum Brecon ). The same photo had appe... (click to view)
Latest Post: 16th March 2005
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31st January 2005D.C.M. for Trooper R.Brown
Started by Graham Alexander
The award of the distinguished conduct medal is usually well documented. However, I have been unable to find any reference to the medal awarded to Tro... (click to view)
Latest Post: 31st January 2005
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31st January 2005ERROR
Started by Graham Mason
Just a quick one gents ( and ladies ) , When doing research you sometimes miss what is staring... (click to view)
Latest Post: 31st January 2005
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30th January 2005Photographs of Cheif Sandile's funeral
Started by Glenn Wade
Evening all Could anyone please inform me as to if photographs exist of the funeral of Cheif Sandile of the Xhosa and if any members 2/24th acted as ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 31st January 2005
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30th January 2005B/2/24 officers question
Started by Chris
At Rorke's Drift, Bromhead (a Lieutenant) was the only officer from B/2/24th present. And a company was supposed to have a Captain and 2 Lieutenants, ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 1st February 2005
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30th January 2005To lighten Martin's day
Started by Julian Whybra
I was in Liverpool this weekend and took time off to visit the King's Regt Museum. Whilst standing in front of a display clearly-labelled 'Boer War 1... (click to view)
Latest Post: 4th February 2005
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29th January 2005just a little story
Started by jim
my mate told me about this a few days ago, he was watching the film zulu , over the xmas period,it was getting late on in the film, when his daughter ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 31st January 2005
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29th January 2005Col. Hamilton - Brown
Started by Stephen Jamison
Col. Hamilton - Brown accompanied Chelmsford in 1879 was a Captain of the Diamond Fields Horse. As a military modeller I am keen to model my country m... (click to view)
Latest Post: 30th January 2005
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28th January 2005Daniel Sheehan .
Started by Graham MASON
To one and all , I hope someone out there can sort this one out ! , according to information i have Daniel Sheehan was bapti... (click to view)
Latest Post: 28th January 2005
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27th January 2005History A2 level essay on the events of Rorkes Drift.
Started by Invader
Well hallo thar intarweb. I'm currently studying History A level in England and have to write a Personal Study (3000 words long, making 40% of my o... (click to view)
Latest Post: 9th February 2005
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27th January 2005Isandlwana photo album(s)
Started by Coll
I've always had a notion to have photograph albums full of colour pictures of every area of the Isandlwana battlefield, from the valley where the Zulu... (click to view)
Latest Post: 29th January 2005
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27th January 2005Colonial Volunteers at Isandlwana
Started by Coll
Are there any books devoted to the Natal Carbineers and Natal Mounted Police at the time of the AZW, especially about the individuals who fought and d... (click to view)
Latest Post: 14th April 2005
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27th January 2005Oh no! Not someone else who was at rorke's Drift!
Started by Julian Whybra
I came across this memorial in Bendigo, Victoria , Australia by chance purporting to commemorate 'F.R. Bowrey, Awarded V.C. at Rorke's Drift 1879' - t... (click to view)
Latest Post: 30th January 2005
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27th January 2005Fugitives trail
Started by Allen Graham
A colleague and myself are due to stay at Fugitives Drift Guest House, and although I have visited the area a couple of times before, I have always do... (click to view)
Latest Post: 30th January 2005
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26th January 2005email newsleter?
Started by Shirly Jones
is there a email newsleter about rd availble for me to join up? thanks bunches! SHIRLY... (click to view)
Latest Post: 29th January 2005
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26th January 2005im related to pvt r jones!
Started by Shirly Jones
Im related to Robert Jones. He is my great great great great great something is what my mom said. im truly proud of him. i hung his picture on my wall... (click to view)
Latest Post: 7th February 2005
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