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31st March 2003James Cameron's "Zulu"
Started by Natalija Mohovika
The film will be produced by James Cameron of "Titanic" fame and made by the succesful Soderbergh/Clooney team. Pre production quote: "... (click to view)
Latest Post: 7th March 2005
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5th March 2005Honours - medals and such
Started by Paul Cubbin
Freshly back from my Canadian adventure (I'm not a natural skier btw) I have wasted no time in sharing a discussion I had with an old Army buddy of mi... (click to view)
Latest Post: 6th March 2005
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5th March 2005Colors of the 24th Regiment of Foot
Started by Peter North
Hi to all Does anyone know where I can view detailed pictures of the Queen's Colors and Regimental Colors of the 24th.I have found pictures already ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 6th March 2005
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3rd March 200517th Lancer's
Started by Andrew Garton
Living in the states it will be hard for me to check any primary sources,so with that said can anyone here help find any information.All sugesti... (click to view)
Latest Post: 6th March 2005
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14th February 2005Col. Durnford's revolver - an American Colt ?.
Started by Coll
In a previous topic covering Durnford's uniform and weaponry, this was suggested as his personal choice of make. Could it be possible that he did p... (click to view)
Latest Post: 6th March 2005
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30th May 2002HMS ZULU
Started by Andy Lee
I do apologise Alan if this following subject is viewed not to be relevent to the Rorke's Driftvc.com site. I was reading a recent article all abo... (click to view)
Latest Post: 6th March 2005
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1st March 2005Fire Ligters of the Era.
Started by Derek C
I stumbled across a web site posted on one of my many favorite news groups. The items in question was about "Fire Pistons", the pre-cursor t... (click to view)
Latest Post: 3rd March 2005
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21st February 2005spears & sheilds
Started by david
we are looking to purchase spears & sheilds - made by zulu tribesman. the older the better and if anyone has some that were from the battle at r... (click to view)
Latest Post: 3rd March 2005
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1st March 2005Robert Jones VC
Started by Andy Lee
There is a message on the 'victoriacross.net forum' from Gil Phillip's in the USA who is looking for any relatives of Robert Jones VC, maybe of intere... (click to view)
Latest Post: 1st March 2005
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26th February 2005Army Pension Scheme?
Started by Kris
Can anyone tell me if the army had a pension scheme of any sort for the widow's of the AZW, or were the wives just left to fend for themselves after t... (click to view)
Latest Post: 1st March 2005
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22nd February 2005ardendorf
Started by stuart nightingale
According to a book that i've just read, it seems that he didn't stay and help as depicted in the film, infact the author says that although he was me... (click to view)
Latest Post: 1st March 2005
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21st February 2005Coursework
Started by John
Hi i am a public service student and i am researching rorkes drift i was wondering if anyone knew if conformity was used during the battle cheers... (click to view)
Latest Post: 1st March 2005
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21st February 2005No tomato throwing please...
Started by Kimberly
I am doing research on the Zulu nation for a feature film. One of the top guys wants me to find an American connection sometime from the time of Shak... (click to view)
Latest Post: 1st March 2005
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14th February 2005Zulu firearms - a matter of timing.
Started by Paul Cubbin
I was reading through an account of the battle of Khambula today and was struck by the assertion that Zulu snipers hiding in the famous dunghil... (click to view)
Latest Post: 1st March 2005
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28th February 2005The Death of H.R.H. Prince Alpheus Zulu, 1949-2005.
Started by John Young
It is with deep regret that I have just heard of the death of His Royal Highness Prince Alpheus Zulu. Prince Alpheus was a direct descendant of Pri... (click to view)
Latest Post: 28th February 2005
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27th February 2005Pay.
Started by Graham Mason
To expand the pension item raised by Kris can anyone tell me if the 24th ( and others ) were actually paid on campaign in local currency or sterling ?... (click to view)
Latest Post: 28th February 2005
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23rd February 2005Chard at Ulundi
Started by Dinsdale Langdon
Can anybody recall a primary source confirming that JRM Chard was present at the Ulundi battle? DL ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 28th February 2005
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27th February 2005Silent Witness.
Started by Tony Jones.
I was watching the Timewatch special,'Zulu The True Story', for the umpteenth time last night.Towards the end of the programme,a discussion round the ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 27th February 2005
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27th February 2005The Buzzler?
Started by Martin Everett
I have come across a sketch of a 24th Regt soldier - on campaign - by Lt W W Lloyd 1/24th which has the caption: The Buzzler - Wouldn't do for Alde... (click to view)
Latest Post: 27th February 2005
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18th February 2005Lord Chelmsford
Started by Matt
Great site. I work in Chelmsford, Essex. I'm curious to know if other than holding the title, Lord Chelmsford had any other connections to the town... (click to view)
Latest Post: 27th February 2005
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