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28th May 2005Retiring Gracefully
Started by Mike Snook
With the publicaton of the first of my books looming onto the horizon, I think it is appropriate in the interests of free speech to retire from the si... (click to view)
Latest Post: 1st June 2005
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31st May 2005Brecon week-end
Started by Colin Fielding
I too would like to convey my sincere gratitude to Martin, Celia , Bill and everyone else who helped make the week-end such a memorable event. Thanks ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 31st May 2005
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31st May 2005martini henry bayonets
Started by mark
Hi is it possible to get martini henry bayonets (original) in the uk at an affordable price. in south africa they range from r2500 to r3500 (mor... (click to view)
Latest Post: 31st May 2005
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18th October 2002Durnford's grave
Started by Alan Critchley
I am pleased that Rorkesdriftvc.com, in cooperation with Peter Quantrill and Ron Lock, have restored the grave of Colonel Durnford in Pietermaritzburg... (click to view)
Latest Post: 31st May 2005
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29th May 2005Zulu's after the battle
Started by Paul
can anyone explain why the battle of isandhlwana. The zulu army did not take every possessions off the soldiers. Did they not have time? ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 30th May 2005
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17th May 2005Books
Started by Michael Kent
Apart from a copy priced at £76.55 via Amazon I cannot seem to get hold of Bertram Mitfords book. Has anyone seen this anywhere on this island at all... (click to view)
Latest Post: 30th May 2005
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20th September 2003Survivors of the battle of Hlobane
Started by Justin Young
Could anyone help me with any details of names of members of the Border horse who survived Hlobane? I'm aware of Captain Dennison and trooper Grandi... (click to view)
Latest Post: 30th May 2005
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23rd May 2005Medal to an Isandhlwana casualty
Started by John Williams
I have a South Africa Medal to a Sergeant in the 1st/24th Foot, a confirmed Isandhlwana casualty. Does anyone know what it might be worth?... (click to view)
Latest Post: 29th May 2005
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22nd May 2005Zulu War DVD
Started by Andrew Garton
I am searching for a NTCS version of Ian Knight's The Zulu War,There where 3 titles on one DVD The Road to Isandlwana,The Washing of the Spears and... (click to view)
Latest Post: 29th May 2005
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20th May 2005Melvill & Coghill
Started by Michael Kent
Were Melvill and Coghill's bodies stripped of their clothes? The paintings suggest not, although I know they are works of fiction and if not why not?... (click to view)
Latest Post: 29th May 2005
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20th May 2005Mostyn, Cavaye and Pulleine
Started by Michael Kent
As I understand it Mostyn and Cavaye were positioned on the iNyoni ridge, which in turn could not be viewed from the camp. As I also understand it no ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 28th May 2005
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27th May 2005Soldier at Rorke's Drift or not?
Started by Steve Lockhart
Some time ago I was toldthat there was possibly a soldier at Rorke's Drift by the name of Lockhart. He supposedly survived the campaign, and on his de... (click to view)
Latest Post: 27th May 2005
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26th May 2005Who was Captain Hook?
Started by Martin Everett
One for the experts, perhaps? I notice that on the map of Zululand in Mac & Shad there is Capt Hook's trading post near Fort Newigate and Ibaba... (click to view)
Latest Post: 27th May 2005
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25th May 2005Natal Mounted Police Helmet Plate
Started by Edward Garcia
During the Anglo-Zulu War era I know that the Natal Mounted Police used a helmet plate that consisted of a "NMP" monogram. Did this badge re... (click to view)
Latest Post: 27th May 2005
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23rd May 2005BRECON WEEKEND - 28/29 MAY
Started by Mike McCabe
In the absence of any detail on the rrw.org.uk website, does anybody know the detailed programme for 28 and 29 May. Or, is it not a public event? MC ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 25th May 2005
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19th May 2005"Sranger's in the mess"
Started by L.J.Knight
Given a chioce !. i am seriously asking you to put hand on heart and say if you could be transported back in time to the A.Z.W. would you be an o.r. o... (click to view)
Latest Post: 25th May 2005
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22nd May 2005Isandlwana book
Started by The inkhosi
Was anyone else left disappointed with Adrian Greaves' book on Isandlwana? Personally I felt it had many flaws. Perhaps I am being a bit anal about th... (click to view)
Latest Post: 24th May 2005
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22nd May 2005"Cairns" map in "Hill of the Sphinx"
Started by Rob D
On the map of the Isandlwana cairns on p78 of htis book there is what appears to be an isolated cairn on the western edge of the map, just south of th... (click to view)
Latest Post: 24th May 2005
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5th March 2002Martini Henry Rifles for Sale WHERE???
Started by Jon Meyers
Any idea how much a Martini Henry goes for? I have no idea, but if you can find one for sale(reproduction or authentic) PLEASE CONTACT ME!!!... (click to view)
Latest Post: 24th May 2005
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17th May 2005A.Z.W. Weekend at Brecon 28th & 29th May
Started by Phil Pearce
How many of you will be attending? I will be bringing my mum along ( Grand daughter of Robert Jones V.C Rorkes Drift ) & I belive that some other... (click to view)
Latest Post: 23rd May 2005
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