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20th May 2003Ammunition at Rorke's Drift
Started by sally
A) How many rounds of ammunition did each Ammo box contain ? B) Do we know how many rounds of ammo were left after the Zulu's departed RD - -... (click to view)
Latest Post: 20th May 2003
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17th May 2003comparison of photographs
Started by neil aspinshaw
study the two famous images of the wagons abandoned at isandlwana, taken by Frederick Lloyd in 1879. (a good book to view these is James W Bancroft Ro... (click to view)
Latest Post: 20th May 2003
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5th May 2003Why was only Cetshwayo captured?
Started by Gary Laliberty
Why was the King and not some if not all of his senior commanders captured? Gary... (click to view)
Latest Post: 20th May 2003
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18th May 2003Advice please
Started by Gloria Savory
Hi Advice please, I am looking for my great grandfather who fought in the Zulu War. I have six names and their numbers, but cannot carry on as I am ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 19th May 2003
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15th April 2003'Maori' Browne's father
Started by Dave Nolan
Further to the correspondence on the forum about George Hamilton Browne's father between John Young, Steve Moore, Keith Smith and others - (began 27th... (click to view)
Latest Post: 19th May 2003
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13th May 2003markers
Started by paul hiscock
why where markers set out in zulu dawn where the little boy was killed.could they not shoot straight?... (click to view)
Latest Post: 17th May 2003
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13th May 2003Martini Henry
Started by Joseph
I have a question for those who are enlightened concerning the firearms of the Anglo Zulu War. I know there has been discussion concerning the MH MkI ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 16th May 2003
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13th May 200324th Foot after Isandhlwana
Started by Justin
I know there were many drafts from other Regiments, making up for the men that were lost at Isandhlwana but I'm curious whether there were men from th... (click to view)
Latest Post: 14th May 2003
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13th May 2003private thorne , 6th dragoon guards, rorkes drift
Started by ray thorne
does anyone have any biographical details on the above soldier whose grave is situated in the same area as those of the RD defenders. He was drowned i... (click to view)
Latest Post: 14th May 2003
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13th May 2003Hey kids!
Started by Diana Blackwell
Have you written a story, poem, or play about the Battle of Rorke's Drift? I'm looking for children's creative writings on this topic, especially tho... (click to view)
Latest Post: 14th May 2003
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10th May 2003Play by the rules
Started by Alan Critchley
I have to say, I don't mind people straying off the subject of the Zulu War sometimes, but to create a battlefield over something totally unrelated an... (click to view)
Latest Post: 14th May 2003
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9th May 2003A QUIZ for the weekend.
Started by Peter Ewart
I doubt if these will stretch the boffins! (A) George Smith conducted the burial service above Fugitives' Drift - but how is he (indirectly) linke... (click to view)
Latest Post: 14th May 2003
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8th May 2003rorkes drift
Started by Sam williams
rorkes drift really makes you think! at least it makes me think! does it make you think?... (click to view)
Latest Post: 13th May 2003
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10th May 2003AZW Books
Started by alex
Am collecting books on this subject and believe there is one called 'uSuthu' - author unknown Can anyone help identify ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 11th May 2003
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9th May 2003Myth? of the quartermasters ammo supply?
Started by Marc jung
Shame on me? got it on tape, but can't remember the name of it! Ian Castle was on that documentary, I I think it had the 'die-hards' and it was when e... (click to view)
Latest Post: 11th May 2003
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9th May 2003First use of Gatling Guns by the British Army?
Started by marc jung
I do feel a sod, coming back and forth and taking up so much space. Apologies, but it's your fault for having too damn good a site! Can anyone tell me... (click to view)
Latest Post: 10th May 2003
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7th May 2003Confused
Started by Peter Wilson
Excellent and very informative site. Thank You to the creators. One question though. In the myths section it states that there few Welshmen present... (click to view)
Latest Post: 8th May 2003
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6th May 2003Facing colours of British regiments - Zulu War
Started by Dewi Evans
Could anyone tell me whether the 4th Regiment's tunic collar patch and cuffs were both blue or were the cuffs red? Better still does anyone know where... (click to view)
Latest Post: 8th May 2003
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2nd May 2003Actual site of film 'Zulu'
Started by Naseby
Now stop me if you've heard this one before..? Has anyone actually visited the site of the above, in The Royal Natal National Park? Iy's actually on ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 8th May 2003
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5th May 2003I ran out of space!
Started by Marc Jung
I also remember little snippets with him standing, and stating where Colour Sergeant Bourne gave the order to 'Stand To!' I'd also like to say that Z... (click to view)
Latest Post: 7th May 2003
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