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3rd April 2003Repeat broadcast of Zulu war on U.K history channel
Started by Clive Dickens
For those who missed it or like myself want to see it again the Series Zulu war which was broadcast on UK History channel is to be repeated week comm... (click to view)
Latest Post: 8th April 2003
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4th April 2003Quiz
Started by John S Radburn
Which British officer of the Zulu War stamped his way into the record books, not just in South Africa but world wide. J Y you dont have to answ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 7th April 2003
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28th March 2003Best place in the UK to see artifact from Rokes drift battle?
Started by jock
Wheres the best place to visit in the UK to see items of interest from the Rorkes drift battle ? Is there a good museum dedicated to the memory of Ro... (click to view)
Latest Post: 7th April 2003
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19th March 2003Rork'e Drift Portfolio Questions
Started by Mark Merrell
Hello, Firstly I wanted to describe what I have. I have a portfolio, published by The Allen Publishing Company, and copywritten by British Archiv... (click to view)
Latest Post: 7th April 2003
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27th March 2003bent bayonets?
Started by glynne
Hi there, Just finished reading "uniforms and weapons of the Zulu War" In it, it says a newspaper source at the time stated that the bayon... (click to view)
Latest Post: 2nd April 2003
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29th March 2003Zulu Dawn DVD
Started by Andrew
I recently purchase A ZD DVD.And I have found the quality IE picture noies quite poor compared to Zulu.I have a latest Flat screen digital TV.Has anyo... (click to view)
Latest Post: 31st March 2003
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22nd March 2003Iraq - Comparisons w/ Zululand
Started by Gary S. Edinger
Has anyone considered the parallels between these two conflicts? Significant opposition to the conflict at home. A preemptive strike based on fear tha... (click to view)
Latest Post: 31st March 2003
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19th March 2003researching officers details
Started by Justin
I'm trying to research the details of an officer who served in the Transval Rangers during the Zulu war. I'm wondering if anyone could point me in the... (click to view)
Latest Post: 31st March 2003
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30th March 2003Luneberg
Started by Richard Waters
Could someone please tell me who was the commanding officer of the number V column at Luneberg please? I saw it on TV once but i can't remember his na... (click to view)
Latest Post: 30th March 2003
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18th March 2003Redvers Buller VC
Started by Clive Dickens
Sorry folks i will continue others say it was Khambula I myself after reading accounts of these two battles many times tend to side with the Khambula... (click to view)
Latest Post: 29th March 2003
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5th March 2003"Zulu" to be remade?
Started by Natalija Mohovika
There is a distinct possibility that Steven Soderbergh will remake "Zulu" with George Clooney taking the role of Chard. The idea was mooted ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 29th March 2003
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20th March 2003canvas bag
Started by glynne
HI there can anybody tell me what was held in the canvas bag carried over the shoulder by infantrymen. items of food? dirty washing? cleaning kit? ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 27th March 2003
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24th March 2003Bromhead
Started by Ann Durbridge
My Great Great Grandfather Private Patrick Brennan served with the 1/24reg during the Zulu War, I note on his military discharge papers the signature ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 24th March 2003
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16th March 2003CALLING DAN RUDARY!
Started by Glenn Wade
Dan, could you please get in touch as I have lost your e-mail due to computor problems! Glenn ps sorry this a little off topic Peter!... (click to view)
Latest Post: 23rd March 2003
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18th March 200330th Company Royal Engineers
Started by David Glynne Fox
I recently added two South Africa Campaing medals to my collection concerning this unit. One to a Corporal, the other to a Driver. However, most book... (click to view)
Latest Post: 19th March 2003
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18th March 2003wood used for assagia shafts ?
Started by jock
Can anyone tell me what wood was used for the shafts of the assagia spears ?... (click to view)
Latest Post: 18th March 2003
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16th March 2003Chard-Bromhead mates?
Started by Barry Iacoppi
Came home from the range the other day and had a Martini to clean. Found I had the house to myself and decided to clean the rifle in the lounge. This ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 18th March 2003
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15th March 2003Zulu dawn & Ashanti Twin pack DVD
Started by Andrew Bush
finally got a copy of ZD on DVD also with Ashanti. Just have 1 question paid 50 pounds for the twin pack.Is that about the right amount in the UK o... (click to view)
Latest Post: 18th March 2003
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5th March 2003Captain Bradstreet, Newcastle Mounted Rifles
Started by Peter Ewart
I wonder if someone can shed some light on the following for me, please? Does anyone know anything about the life and/or origins of Capt Bradstreet... (click to view)
Latest Post: 17th March 2003
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11th March 2003Question for John Young
Started by Keith C
Regarding Charles L. Norris Newman. Do you know anything of him other than that which is contained in the 3 books he wrote between 1880 and 1896? ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 15th March 2003
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