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AMB
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Alan,
Thank you for the heads up. More books for the library.....! AMB |
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Alan
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Has anyone had chance to read any of the books listed and provide a review or an opinion?
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peterw
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No I haven't. Hope to read Ron Lock's soon.
Peter |
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New Book |
Robert John
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I see Ron Lock,s new book is advertised on Book Depository at 21 percent off.
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Alan
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AMB
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Book Depository also have free world wide shipping...great for us colonials!
AMB |
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Alan
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Do you have a link for that site? Is it Amazon?
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John Young
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Alan,
They are on Amazon, just look for more purchase options. JY |
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Colin
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It is interesting that Ron Lock's maps show such a similarity of the dead ground on the heights and on the plain where the Zulus. could congregate in large numbers, unable to be seen or got at with rifle volleys, almost a type of d�j� vu but on the same day within an hour or so. I think I recall HCMDB saying that a 1/24th company advanced several yards to be able to fire down at them on the plain, but if the concern was so evident why weren't some companies positioned more forward to cover this area, albeit possibly away from the cover of rocks, but would at least stop or delay the warriors here, instead of allowing them to move forward un-impeded and appearing directly in front of them 'out of the ground'
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The Scorer
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Crucible of a Honour: The Battle Of Rorke's Drift. Volume 2. by James Mace
I have recently read this, and I thought that it was quite good. It follows the pattern of the first volume in the series, but this time concentrating on Rorke's Drift. The author is obviously a fan of "Zulu", as he uses several of the more famous quotes as chapter titles and elsewhere in the book. The main difference between the two books is that virtually all of the characters are real, with only a couple of the people who featured in the first book appearing again. A lot of words are put into characters' mouths although by and large it works, although there are a couple of points where you think "would he really have said that, then?" That said, though, it is a good book, and I'd recommend it to anyone. This is the second of a trilogy, with the third one being called "Tears of the Dead". I understand that this will be concentrating on No. 4 Column and taking the story through to the end of the war to (and possibly beyond) Ulundi. I don't know when it's going to be published, but I'll be looking out for it! |
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The Scorer
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I sent a copy of my review to James Mace, and he's replied as follows:
"Thank you for the kind review, much appreciated. I do need to correct you, though. The series is actually going to be five books, not three. The third is called 'Lost Souls: The Forgotten Heroes of Eshowe'. Book Four (which I still don't have a title for) will overlap, as it covers the Khambula campaign. The fifth will then be called 'Tears of the Dead', and will focus on the second invasion, Battle of Ulundi, and much of the aftermath. I'm working on 'Lost Souls' as we speak, and predict it will be out sometime in the spring, with the fourth being released (hopefully) by next autumn. I've been asked if the final book will be released in time for the 140th Anniversary commemorations, to which I reply, "Depends on which anniversary". If the focus is on Isandlwana / Rorke's Drift in January, then I would say no. However, I do hope to have 'Tears of the Dead' released in time for the 140th anniversary of Ulundi in July 2019." So, there's more thank I thought to come, and I'm looking forward to them! |
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The Scorer
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I have just finished Book Three of James Mace's Anglo-Zulu War series.
Called "Lost Souls - The Forgotten Heroes of Eshowe" it concentrates on the Southern (No. 1) Column led by Colonel Charles Pearson and takes them from their formation to their relief and return to Natal. On the way, it deals with the Inyezane, the march on to Eshowe, the siege of Eshowe and the efforts to relive the column, and finally the Battle of Gingindlovu and the relief of the column. As with the others, some characters are created, but most are real, and it's very interesting to follow their story. It's a part of the AZW that I knew very little about, and James brings the story to life in a vivid way, so much so that you can imagine yourself there. Again, this is recommended, although still with the qualifications given about Book Two above. However, these aren't serious "faults", and could in fact be said not to be faults at all! I'm looking forward to Books Four (as yet still untitled, I think) which covers the Khambula campaign and Book Five ("Tears of the Dead") which will focus on the second invasion, the Battle of Ulundi, and much of the aftermath. |
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The Scorer
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I have just bought Book Four of James Mace's series, although I haven't begun to read it yet.
It's called "Cruelty of Fate", and deals with the Battle of Khambula and the activities of Colonel Evelyn Wood and No. 4 Column. I'll try and write a review when I've read it. |
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