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29th April 2002The Last Survivor of Isandlwana?
Started by Glenn Wade
Since watching 'Black As Hell, Thick As Grass' by Kenneth Griffith and reading countless books and magazine articles, I have always been facinated wit... (click to view)
Latest Post: 8th May 2005
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6th May 2005Rorke's Drift Defenders
Started by Andy Lee
Does anyone have any information on how many Rorke's Drift Defenders have un-known burial locations. I know Lee Stephenson & the KLH have done som... (click to view)
Latest Post: 6th May 2005
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29th April 2005Weapons Amnesty, RSA
Started by Peter Quantrill
Under the current RSA weapons amnesty, scores of firearms, including the Martini Henry, have been handed over country-wide to the police..In Guateng,... (click to view)
Latest Post: 6th May 2005
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19th February 2005Writing a screenplay about Isandlwana
Started by Coll
As Zulu has been covered a great deal previously, the original and a possible remake, I thought I would only mention a new film about the battle at Is... (click to view)
Latest Post: 6th May 2005
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5th May 2005Sgt. Major Bourne Figure
Started by alexei lambley-steel
Does anyone know where i can get a Sgt. Major Bourne action figure? they were released last year? about 12" high. Any help would be great. Thank... (click to view)
Latest Post: 5th May 2005
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4th May 2005Question about Quartermaster's details
Started by Justin Young
I'm wondering if anyone has any info on Quartermaster Patrick Lacey of the 94th Foot. I have the details from 'MacKinnon and Shadbolt' but no other re... (click to view)
Latest Post: 5th May 2005
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25th April 2005Orders
Started by Andrew Holliday
Did Bromhead/Chard recieve an order from Isandhlwana telling them to defend the post? I'm curious because in some books and documentaries it says t... (click to view)
Latest Post: 5th May 2005
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2nd May 2005Umsinga missionary?
Started by Julian Whybra
I'd be very gratfeul if someone can confirm for me the name of the Reverend stationed at the Umsinga Mission Station January 1879?... (click to view)
Latest Post: 4th May 2005
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28th April 2005'Rorke's Drift Men'.
Started by Tony Jones.
At the recent Sgt.Gallagher re-dedication,Roger Lane refered to his great grandad as 'A Rorke's Drift Man',a term which maybe was coined by Roger.This... (click to view)
Latest Post: 4th May 2005
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1st May 2005How Many AZW Re-enactors In Total Are There ?
Started by Coll
Has there ever been a list compiled of the amount of AZW re-enactors there are, along with the names of the units they represent and their individual ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 3rd May 2005
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3rd June 2003isllandlwana
Started by paul
is it true that as well as having their stomachs cut open to realease evil spirits the soldiers were also buggered... (click to view)
Latest Post: 3rd May 2005
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29th March 2002Melvill and Coghill
Started by Alan Critchley
Lts Melvill and Coghill were awarded posthumous VCs in 1906 for their part in saving the colour from Isandlwana. Some illustrations depict the two of ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 3rd May 2005
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17th March 2002Regimental Colours At Isandlwana
Started by Michael George
Everyone knows what happened to the Queen's Colour at Isandlwana, but can someone tell me what happend to the Regimental Colours At the Battle? ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 3rd May 2005
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29th April 2005Sling supporting Durnford's injured left arm ?
Started by Coll
This may seem a minor detail, but as I would like to get it right if/when I obtain a replica of Col. Durnford's uniform. I'm aware that when he wor... (click to view)
Latest Post: 2nd May 2005
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5th June 2003Younghusband shaking hands with his men
Started by Miguel
One of the most remarkable episodes during the last moments at Isandhlwana was when the zulus stopped the charge to let Younghusband shake hands with ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 2nd May 2005
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26th April 20052nd 24th nicknames
Started by Kris
Whilst browsing through a website for Pembroke docks I found a reference to the 24th Foot in 1873, in brackets behind the unit name was (The Nanny G... (click to view)
Latest Post: 1st May 2005
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21st March 2002Yardage Markers
Started by Bob Bennett
In the film Zulu Dawn, there is a scene with a private and dummer boy stepping off yardage and placing markers. Does anyone know if this actually hap... (click to view)
Latest Post: 1st May 2005
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28th April 2005How many attacks
Started by Andrew Holliday
How many times did the Zulus attack the post througout the battle of Rorkes Drft?... (click to view)
Latest Post: 30th April 2005
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25th April 2005Death of 'Sir Bartle Frere'
Started by Martin Everett
Usually the movies buffs are quick off the mark. Where are they? The death of 'Sir Bartle Frere' in other words British Actor Sir John Mills was o... (click to view)
Latest Post: 30th April 2005
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28th April 2005Reply to Trevor`s 26th April Cartridge case ebay sale
Started by Derek
Ive posted a reply to Trevor`s remark`s about me personally (IE IM A CREEP) and wanted to reply to the member gentlemen out there who may know me or ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 29th April 2005
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