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21st December 2004So what do the members of this board think of this account?
Started by Joseph
I stumbled across this account and found some facts quite one sided and contradictory to other things I've read. Just curious as to what you all think... (click to view)
Latest Post: 25th December 2004
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21st December 2004Little interest in Zulu culture
Started by George Brew
This may create a bit of a stir. Is the website a bit one sided? Could there be more interest in the Zulus themselves (how they were equiped and or... (click to view)
Latest Post: 23rd December 2004
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21st December 2004Ron Sheeley
Started by John Young
Many of the contributors to this forum will know, or least know of Ron Sheeley through his photographic collection. Ron telephoned me last week to ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 23rd December 2004
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20th December 2004British Presence in Southern Africa
Started by Adrian Wedgewood
Just how important was the Southern African region to the UK and its economic well being at the time of the AZW? My belief is that the original presen... (click to view)
Latest Post: 30th December 2004
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20th December 2004Charles Fripps Isandhlwana Painting
Started by Ian Essex
Whilst I'm aware of certain Rorke's Drift defenders actually posing for Lady Butlers and maybe De Neuville's Rorke's Drift paintings, the same could ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 1st January 2005
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20th December 2004Rorke's Drift Painting
Started by Andrew Garton
What is considered the most accurate portrayal ever painted of the battle! And Merry Christmas to everyone!... (click to view)
Latest Post: 20th December 2004
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18th December 2004MICHAEL MCMAHON. DEFENDER R.D
Started by Trevor
Any info on M Mcmahon. I can see he had his medal taken off him! But what happened to him? Was he found and jailed? What became of him after the Army?... (click to view)
Latest Post: 1st January 2005
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18th December 2004Future British Army Structure
Started by Martin Everett
On 16 Dec 04, the Chief of the General Staff (General Jackson) announced changes to the structure of the infantry in the British Army which involves a... (click to view)
Latest Post: 3rd January 2005
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17th December 2004Merry Christmas
Started by Rich
Before I sit down to watch Alastair Sim again I'd just like to say season's greetings to you all. I enjoy the site, the personalities and comment. I'... (click to view)
Latest Post: 25th December 2004
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17th December 2004Horace Smith-Dorrien
Started by Melvin Hunt
On BBC2 tonight at 9.00pm for those who missed it some months ago, there is a programme repeat about the 1914 Christmas truce. It shows the involvem... (click to view)
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17th December 2004Knobkerries
Started by George Brew
Does anyone know anything about knobkerries. I have one. It appears to be old and original but is a lot shorter than the ones seen in the old photos... (click to view)
Latest Post: 22nd December 2004
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16th December 2004Canine defender
Started by Phil Read
A number of paintings depicting the defence of Rorke's Drift show a dog in the thick of the action. I'm assuming that a dog was indeed present at the ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 22nd December 2004
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15th December 2004National Army Museum Zulu War weekend
Started by Ed Coan
Zulu Dawn is not the only treat in store over Christmas/new year: I've just heard that the National Army Museum are holding one of their popular An... (click to view)
Latest Post: 17th December 2004
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14th December 2004Zulu Dawn
Started by Robert Jones
Tuesday 21 Dec.--B.B.C.2----20.05 hrs---relax and enjoy! Can I take the opportunity to wish everyone a wonderful Christmas and a healthy New Year. R... (click to view)
Latest Post: 20th December 2004
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10th December 2004ALIAS?
Started by Trevor
Hello. Forgive me if you've already covered this! But. There seems to be a few alias's in the ranks of Rorks Drift! Any stories behind the names plea... (click to view)
Latest Post: 11th December 2004
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10th December 2004Seeking info on Edwards, George. Private. 25B/922, B Company, alias George Edward Orchard
Started by Oli Orchard
Good Day one and all, I am seeking information and photographs relating to my great great Grandfather George Orchard, especially contact from other... (click to view)
Latest Post: 10th December 2004
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10th December 2004Royal Marines - HMS Active
Started by Peter Weedon
I have acquired the South Africa medal with clasp 1877-8-9 to Pte T Smith, who served with the Royal Marines. Has anyone seen any pictures of the M... (click to view)
Latest Post: 11th December 2004
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7th December 2004Fitness levels
Started by Mark F
Hi. This is my first posting on this forum so forgive me if this has been covered before. I'm currently laid up at home with a wretched cold - feel... (click to view)
Latest Post: 13th March 2005
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7th December 2004Original Equipment
Started by duncan
There is a huge auction of zulu war militaria on 14 Dec at Anderson and Garland auctioneers in Newcastle pon tyne, all from the private collection of ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 19th January 2005
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7th December 2004593 Pte. William Jones VC.
Started by Tony Jones
I am seeking contact with fellow descendants of 593,both direct and indirect,or anyone who knows of the whereabouts of any of these individuals.Those ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 14th December 2004
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