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27th April 2005One of Buller's Horse
Started by Melvin Hunt
Does any one have any information about a book written, I believe, in 1902 called "One of Buller's Horse" by William Johnstone? Did Johnsto... (click to view)
Latest Post: 29th April 2005
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27th April 2005Looking for muster rolls for Zulu War at major battles
Started by Travis Busey
Hello! I am a researcher of the war and I am looking for muster rolls of the British units in the war. I was told I could find them via the Nation... (click to view)
Latest Post: 29th April 2005
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26th April 2005The Four Feathers:Classic Version.
Started by Tony Jones
I recently bought my dad a copy of 'The Four Feathers' starring Jane Seymour,Robert Powell and Co. According to my dad,the better version is the firs... (click to view)
Latest Post: 29th April 2005
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21st February 2004Hythe Musketry Courses photographs
Started by John Young
Does anyone know whether there is still a photographic record of the various courses held at School of Musketry, Hythe, Kent? I'm trying to exactly... (click to view)
Latest Post: 29th April 2005
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28th April 200524th Collar Numerals
Started by Nigel
Hello all, I'm trying to get a definitive answer on a question that has me much vexed - were the brass collar numerals for the 24th always a single... (click to view)
Latest Post: 28th April 2005
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22nd April 2005Cpl Schiess VC-sketch online!!!
Started by P.F
Of Interest: See URL <http://www.findagrave.com/> Sketch of Cpl Schiess VC-I dont know if it is contemporary or modern and is probably copyrig... (click to view)
Latest Post: 27th April 2005
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22nd April 2005Cpl Scheiss VC Memorial !
Started by Andy Lee
I know there is a memorial to Cpl Scheiss at Brecon but does anyone know if there are any memorials to Cpl Scheiss in Switzerland, I'm sure I read it ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 25th April 2005
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22nd April 2005Queens Bounty .
Started by Graham Mason .
Can someone please tell me when this practice ceased ? , i discovered the second wife of QM Bloomfield was a recipient of this charity and then of cou... (click to view)
Latest Post: 24th April 2005
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14th April 2005Picture from the cover of Blood on the painted mountain
Started by Phil Peplow
HI, I am trying to track down the original picture of Buller winning his VC at Hlobane which Ron Lock used on the dust jacket of his excellent book. (... (click to view)
Latest Post: 24th April 2005
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23rd April 2005Isandlhwana
Started by Jon
When Lord Chelmsford split his forces, himself moving to Ulundi, and leaving Pulleine in charge of Isandlhwana, with Durnford moving in to reinforce P... (click to view)
Latest Post: 23rd April 2005
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16th April 2005Who would you like to meet and what would you say ?
Started by Coll
This has probably been done on a previous topic and I have maybe missed it, but I'll ask anyway. If you could go back in time to the AZW, who would... (click to view)
Latest Post: 23rd April 2005
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15th April 2005 zulu war museums
Started by Andrew Bush
I will be in London for a day(Sunday 24th) later on in April on my way to Zurich from Australia.Can anyone advise me of the best place or places to v... (click to view)
Latest Post: 23rd April 2005
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22nd April 20052197 sergt J Moore 1-24th
Started by Glenn T
Could any body help me in finding out any information about two medals i have just inherited the first is a south africa medal with 1879 bar awarded t... (click to view)
Latest Post: 22nd April 2005
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22nd April 2005Memorial service for Rorke's Drift Man tomorrow
Started by Ed Coan
Many of you may have already heard, but in case not, just to say a special memorial stone is being place on the grave of Sgt Henry Gallagher tomorrow ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 22nd April 2005
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18th April 2005Meet Saul David
Started by Sheldon Hall
The many friends, fans and followers of Dr Saul David, whose recent book has met with such a warm reception from regular visitors to this site, will b... (click to view)
Latest Post: 22nd April 2005
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20th April 2005Cool Zulu South Africa British War Medal, with 1879 Bar, up for auction, closing this Sunday...
Started by John Uhlir
IClosing this Sunday, on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=135&item=6525598504 Check it out! Thanks for looking!... (click to view)
Latest Post: 21st April 2005
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19th April 2005Drummer/bugle boy uniforms
Started by jel
Please can anyone help me find a drummer or bugle boy uniform from the zulu war.I have spoken to Sutlers who make the reenactment uniforms but they di... (click to view)
Latest Post: 21st April 2005
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23rd May 2003zulu dawn[the paperback]
Started by l.j.knight
i have recently discovered a copy of Zulu Dawn in paperback by Cy Endfield, the opening chapter begins with a first person narrative by none other tha... (click to view)
Latest Post: 21st April 2005
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19th April 2005Can someone tell me
Started by Basil
how the spent cartridge case was ejected from the Martini henry rifle... (click to view)
Latest Post: 20th April 2005
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16th April 2005The Irony of Isandlwana?
Started by Paul Cubbin
Time for a quick survey. I would like to know if any other enthusiasts(and if so, how many) agree with me that Isandlwana was the worst thing the Z... (click to view)
Latest Post: 20th April 2005
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