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26th December 2001Men of Harlech
Started by Tim Jenkins
Hello My name is Tim Im doing a project for school and it involves castles. My castle I picked was Harlech Castle I have been doing research over ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 4th January 2002
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30th December 2001Identity of British Soldiers
Started by Dave Thompson
I believe that two local men from where I live (Runcorn, Cheshire)were survivors of Rorkes Drift.They were uintroduced to King George V on his visit t... (click to view)
Latest Post: 3rd January 2002
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28th December 2001Why was their a War with Zulus?
Started by Dale
Why exactly did the British decide the ultimatum for the Zulus to follow? And since the Zulus didnt follow the ulimatum, why did the British declare ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 3rd January 2002
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23rd December 2001Texan cattle and the Zulu War
Started by Erich Wagner
Years ago I read a source that stated Lord Chelmsford purchased cattle from Texas in order to have enough animals to launch his invasion of Zululand, ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 3rd January 2002
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28th December 2001Defenders of Rorrke's Drift
Started by Maureen Forward
I have found a listing for the garrison at RD which includes a Pte Norris of B Company, 2nd Battalion. Has anyone come across any info on him, as I am... (click to view)
Latest Post: 2nd January 2002
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26th December 2001'Zulu' on DVD
Started by Brian Steely
I ecently purchased 'Zulu" on DVD. Found it at a local video store for less than $6 (American). The digital quality of the picture is great! I... (click to view)
Latest Post: 1st January 2002
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23rd December 2001Remake of ZULU
Started by Glenn Wade
Hey ho! If you would like to see a remake of Zulu, one that is authentic, historically accurate, bloody and has superb special effects (Maybe ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 1st January 2002
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23rd May 2001'Shaka Zulu'
Started by Alan Bartlett
Hi, I was wondering if anyone out there would be so kind as to tell me if there is a video available of the t.v. series 'Shaka Zulu'? I would also... (click to view)
Latest Post: 1st January 2002
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14th February 2001Zulu film music
Started by Iain
Hi, From the Film Zulu. Just before the Zulus carry out their first attack they are stood in a line chanting and sining Zulu etc. This same chanting ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 1st January 2002
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3rd November 2001....can you see their spearpoints gleaming.....
Started by Roy P Carvana
In the movie "ZULU" some of 24th Borderers were singing a song in aswere to the Zulus chorals As I remember it started "...men at arms... (click to view)
Latest Post: 30th December 2001
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12th February 2001Rorkes Drift artifacts
Started by Barry Iacoppi
I would like to know what artifacts survive from the battle and where can they be seen ?... (click to view)
Latest Post: 29th December 2001
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15th December 2001Old Mate
Started by David Lain
Does anyone know how may children Chard has put into the world?... (click to view)
Latest Post: 28th December 2001
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15th December 2001Old Mate
Started by David Lain
Does anyone know how many children Bromhead has brought into the world?... (click to view)
Latest Post: 28th December 2001
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25th December 2001 White British Army Pith Helmets
Started by James W. Hamilton
I discovered that the White Pith Helmets of the royal Marine Band are made by Owen Company in UK and I have the address . I would need to be part of a... (click to view)
Latest Post: 26th December 2001
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22nd December 2001Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Started by Glenn Wade
Hey ho! I'd just like to wish the visitors and everyone at RorkesDriftVC.com, a very MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Thanks to everybody who h... (click to view)
Latest Post: 24th December 2001
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14th July 2001Victorian military issue knives
Started by Barry Iacoppi
Others and I on the Martini Henry forum are interested in finding out what kind if any knives were the British soldier issued with during the Anglo/Z... (click to view)
Latest Post: 24th December 2001
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20th December 2001Diorama of Isandlwana
Started by Glenn Wade
Hey ho! I'm creating a diorama of Isandlwna and was wandering if people could sought of 'vote'for one of the following scenes 'British firing... (click to view)
Latest Post: 22nd December 2001
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20th December 2001Zulu war game
Started by Alex Rossiter
I have recently be thinking of the idea of making a zulu war modifacation. there have been a few modifacations of the pc game half life based on wars... (click to view)
Latest Post: 21st December 2001
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18th December 2001artilery at isandlwana
Started by Alex Rossiter
Hello all I have recently bought lots of 15mm zulu war figures and accesories,tents,wagons ,men,rockets,artillery as im trying to recreate ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 19th December 2001
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16th December 2001Wagons at Rorke's Drift
Started by david truesdale
Does anyone know if the two wagons that helped make up the defences at Rorke's Drift were of British Army issue or ones hired from local sources?... (click to view)
Latest Post: 17th December 2001
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