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6th November 2002Annie Carey
Started by Sally
Does anybody know what happened to Annie Carey following her disclosure of Carey's letter to Eugenie ?... (click to view)
Latest Post: 6th November 2002
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3rd November 2002What about hte Zulu's?
Started by P!$$ed Sa citizen
Hey, I live in SA adn feel that this site is just another way to show off the British. NO-one mentions the Zulu's, no their too savage and barbaric. W... (click to view)
Latest Post: 6th November 2002
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25th September 2002Zulu War Chants
Started by Tony
I recently ordered a compilation of John Barry's work on CD, which includes the soundtrack to the movie Zulu, and was greatly disappointed that it did... (click to view)
Latest Post: 6th November 2002
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3rd November 2002personel list
Started by Steve
Is there a complete list of all of the soldiers names available? I'd like to confirm that a reltive of mine was there? Steve... (click to view)
Latest Post: 3rd November 2002
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23rd October 2002Pte Hook's age
Started by Bryn Holloway
I see that Henry Hook is described here as having been born in 1850 and joined the Army at the age of 26. However, the 1901 census list him as then a... (click to view)
Latest Post: 1st November 2002
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27th October 2002Lieutenant Edgar Anstey
Started by paul tocher
Lt E Anstey made it to the Manzimnyama River with some of his men, if he could have got across would he have made it to saftey ? and what stopped him ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 30th October 2002
3
27th October 2002Mbiline's followers?
Started by Glenn Wade
Hi! Sorry, if I'm getting on everybodys' nerves with my questions but could anyone please tell me what Mbiline's followers, who attacked a covoy of wa... (click to view)
Latest Post: 28th October 2002
3
25th October 2002New Osprey Book 'Isandlwana'
Started by Glenn Wade
Has anyone bought the new Osprey Book by Ian Knight? What are the plates like? Is it new reading? Glenn... (click to view)
Latest Post: 28th October 2002
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26th October 2002The last casualty at Isandlwana?
Started by Lee Stevenson
Just adding something of interest found at the Public Record Office recently 2-24 783 Private James Parsons, 2nd/24th discharged unfit for further... (click to view)
Latest Post: 27th October 2002
3
24th October 20022/24th surgeon
Started by glynne
i've just obtained a medical document titled "medical examination of recruits and re-engaged men" dated 1880 and forwarded to a surgeon of ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 27th October 2002
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22nd October 2002Sgt Bourne
Started by Robert
Why did Sgt Bourne decline a VC? I have read that he did so because he was in need of money. But, did'nt the VC mean an annual stipend?... (click to view)
Latest Post: 27th October 2002
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16th October 2002After Rorke' Drift...
Started by Ian Essex
Having recently read Adrian Greaves book: Rorke's Drift, I was struck by the large proportion of defenders who were invalided out of the army. Did the... (click to view)
Latest Post: 27th October 2002
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16th October 2002Hospital Occupants
Started by Ian Essex
Does anyone know of a 'definite' list of ALL persons in the hospital at the time of the Zulu attack? Or...considering this website...does anyone have... (click to view)
Latest Post: 27th October 2002
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26th October 200224th Officers' Uniforms?
Started by Glenn Wade
I am making a small diorama and would like to know if officers of the 24th or any other infantry unit in Zululand replaced their frocks with ORs tunic... (click to view)
Latest Post: 26th October 2002
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23rd October 2002men of Harlech
Started by Cliff Watkins
I represent the Beckenham Heritage Group. We are staging a "Beckenham's Famous" Jubilee Year concert on Nov 9th 2002. Prompted by the film ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 23rd October 2002
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22nd October 200224th Reg Drum Symbols/Patterns?
Started by Glenn Wade
Hi! Does anyone know what patterns/designs were on the drums of the 24th regiment please? Any info would be greatly appreciated! Glenn... (click to view)
Latest Post: 22nd October 2002
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15th October 2002Were they really there?
Started by Patrick Thomas
I notice that the Bourne roll of 1910, includes the names of several men who do not appear on the Chard roll of 1879, and vice versa. Which of the... (click to view)
Latest Post: 22nd October 2002
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18th October 200280TH (South Staffordshire)
Started by Michael George
Hi There, I live in Stafford in the West Midlands, our Regement was in the Zulu War, could anyone tell me where I can find some info on the 80TH in th... (click to view)
Latest Post: 21st October 2002
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18th October 2002Height of Defenders
Started by Steve Tiplady
I am part way through Adrian Greaves marvellous book and I am struck by the height of the defenders. Many are quoted as being just over five foot tall... (click to view)
Latest Post: 20th October 2002
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15th October 2002visit to South Africa
Started by Chuck Hoskinson
I recently returned from what has become my annual pilgramage to South Africa. The centerpiece of my trip was the "History in Action" celeb... (click to view)
Latest Post: 18th October 2002
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