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15th June 2005Charles Gordon / Durnford
Started by Robert
Has anyone ever seen anything written by Gordon on the subject of Isandhlwana / RD? I would be surprised if he had not, given his history with Durnfo... (click to view)
Latest Post: 22nd June 2005
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10th June 2005Pte Devonport.
Started by Graham Mason
GENTS , Once again i have come across this mans name as a defender at Rorkes drift . I have never seen his name on any roll but this is... (click to view)
Latest Post: 22nd June 2005
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9th June 2005Allan Lloyd's The Zulu War
Started by Andrew Garton
Lloyd wrote his work on the Zulu War in the early 70's I believe and I wanted to know what others here think of it.I've just picked up a copy and th... (click to view)
Latest Post: 22nd June 2005
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10th October 2001What Became of the Guns
Started by Peter Collins
Perhaps the fate of the guns at Isandhlwana is well documented. If so, would someone enlighten me. I had the privelege of visiting Isandhlwana, Kambu... (click to view)
Latest Post: 22nd June 2005
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20th June 2005Lieutenant Geathly
Started by David Weir
I am trying to track down the record of an action in which a Lieutenant Geathly was killed or for which he was awarded a medal. I should be grateful ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 21st June 2005
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14th June 2005Bugle boys
Started by John heffernan
Is there any record of one or two bugle boys being at Rorkes Drift or evacuated beforehand?... (click to view)
Latest Post: 19th June 2005
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15th July 2002A-Level Project on Isandhlwana
Started by George Hulmes
Hi, I'm a student at St. Brendans Sixth Form College down in Bristol, and am currently starting my A2 course (second year) in A-Level history. One of... (click to view)
Latest Post: 18th June 2005
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10th July 2002John Chard - a private letter.
Started by John Young
I was trawling through my material in an effort to add something to the Spalding debate. When I checked the 'The Royal Engineer Journal' dated 1st Se... (click to view)
Latest Post: 18th June 2005
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31st May 2005Brecon Weekend Also
Started by Neil Aspinshaw
Just a quick note to Martin, Celia, Bill and all the staff at Brecon for a fantastic weekend. Ah Martini Henrys', Zulus, curry & beer what a week... (click to view)
Latest Post: 17th June 2005
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29th May 2005THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART
Started by Phil Pearce
Yessterday my mother saw her grandfathers V.C & campaign medal for the first time. It was a lifetime ambition come true. She was very emotional es... (click to view)
Latest Post: 17th June 2005
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24th May 2005Empire Day
Started by Julian Whybra
Just to wish everyone a Happy Empire Day!... (click to view)
Latest Post: 17th June 2005
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14th June 2005Come and hear Saul David
Started by Mike Jennings
On the 11th July at 2pm Saul David is giving a 1 hour lecture at the "Way with Words" Literature Festival at Dartington. His talk is to pro... (click to view)
Latest Post: 16th June 2005
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28th May 2005Where Were Captain Bradstreet's Mounted Men ?
Started by Coll
I know several Carbineers were on vedette duty, away from the camp, but, probably wrongly, I thought the N.C., N.M.P., MI. etc., under Captain Bradstr... (click to view)
Latest Post: 16th June 2005
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15th June 2005isandwana kia 22/1/1879
Started by GW MARSH
information pte john marsh no 1349... (click to view)
Latest Post: 15th June 2005
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14th June 2005Smoking and the A.Z.W.
Started by L.J.Knight
Could anybody tell me what the Officer's and men smoked during those times,im aware that this topic maybe be regarded as trivial and certainly un p.c.... (click to view)
Latest Post: 15th June 2005
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14th June 2005looking for zulu props
Started by welshred
please could anyone tell me if there is a site to buy promo pics of the film zulu thanks ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 15th June 2005
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11th June 2005Chards medals?
Started by Trevor
I understand Chards medals dissapeared on the day of his Burial. Including his VC.! What i've read indicates stolen!!! But it makes sense to me that... (click to view)
Latest Post: 15th June 2005
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2nd June 2005Crossing the Buffalo
Started by Robert Jones
Having just received my copy of Dr Greaves latest book I was very impressed by the cover painting of the battle of Isandlwana---it is one that I haven... (click to view)
Latest Post: 15th June 2005
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12th June 2005Canned Beer
Started by Geoff
I see your Pot Pourri mentions that canned beer was introduced in circa 1879 by a Welsh Brewery. My father had some cans which cannot have been much ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 14th June 2005
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12th June 2005Sunday afternoon TV - if you're quick!
Started by Mike Snook
Just spotted it - on National Geographic +1 hr A double bill starting at 1500 - Ian Knight's documentary followed at 1600 by Zulu Dawn the movie. ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 13th June 2005
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