| Date Started | Topics (page 22 of 106) | Replies |
| 9th February 2005 | Zulu contraception?
Started by Paul Cubbin
No, this isn't a cheap gag, honest.
Given the fact that King Cetswayo was well aware of the border and land problems with the various groups living... (click to view)
Latest Post: 19th February 2005 | 13 |
| 14th February 2005 | What a good laugh
Started by Garry
I couldnt help but laugh when i watched ZULU last night. The acting was very amaturish and was in some parts overacting. When Hitch i think it was got... (click to view)
Latest Post: 18th February 2005 | 26 |
| 13th February 2005 | East Indians in South Africa 1879?
Started by Michael Boyle
(It seems a bit awkward to have to describe the people of,perhaps, the most populace country on Earth with a predesignate,but there seems no other way... (click to view)
Latest Post: 18th February 2005 | 19 |
| 17th February 2005 | Purfleet Event?
Started by Alan Critchley
Someone has given details of the following event in Purfleet. I am unable to confirm them at present and I am looking for further information if anyon... (click to view)
Latest Post: 17th February 2005 | 1 |
| 14th February 2005 | cobblers to the 24th!
Started by george
Hi there,
I understand the Infantrymen in S.Africa had only the one issue of uniform.
Surely,with all the marching,they must have got through a heck... (click to view)
Latest Post: 17th February 2005 | 5 |
| 5th April 2004 | VC nominations
Started by Richard
I watched Jeremy Clarksons excellent documentary on the VC last night, but there are a couple of questions about VC nominations that I hope some of yo... (click to view)
Latest Post: 17th February 2005 | 21 |
| 15th February 2005 | The Wild Frontier!
Started by Paul Cubbin
What a dramatic topic title! Pity the rest doesn't live up to it. Really what I wanted to know was some quirky anecdotes or ripping yarns about fr... (click to view)
Latest Post: 16th February 2005 | 5 |
| 12th February 2005 | The 2,000 yard stare
Started by Coll
Several years ago on reading a book about the Vietnam War this subject was mentioned, about soldiers who were in combat for a long period of time deve... (click to view)
Latest Post: 16th February 2005 | 19 |
| 9th February 2005 | firing the martini
Started by jim
Hi there
I have a martini in good condition and a licence.
I would really like to have a go at live firing.
Can anybody tell me where i can do this... (click to view)
Latest Post: 16th February 2005 | 6 |
| 9th February 2005 | First draft. History A2 level. [Topic continued.] 2000 word draft.
Started by Invader
To what extent was the battle of Rorkes Drift (22nd/23rd January 1979) a Victory?
“The army doesn't like more than one disaster in a day.
Loo... (click to view)
Latest Post: 15th February 2005 | 16 |
| 13th February 2005 | Post Nominal Letters
Started by Edward Garcia
I have two photographs in my collection that have been puzzling me for a while now and perhaps someone can help me out. One is a cabinet photograph (c... (click to view)
Latest Post: 14th February 2005 | 2 |
| 12th February 2005 | Zulu attire
Started by Robert Jones
Good afternoon everyone,
I collect items of Zulu clothing [old and modern] and used to get them from www.ikonafrika.co.za in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal b... (click to view)
Latest Post: 14th February 2005 | 2 |
| 10th February 2005 | Roll call .
Started by Graham Mason
Gents ,
As we all know there was a Chief Clerk at Rorkes Drift , C / Sgt Mabin . We also know that acording to legend 4 DIFFERENT lists w... (click to view)
Latest Post: 14th February 2005 | 1 |
| 10th February 2005 | Zulu shields
Started by Paul Cubbin
I know the Zulu shield was made from rawhide and attached to a wooden upright to make it rigid. I also know that the primary function of the shield wa... (click to view)
Latest Post: 13th February 2005 | 2 |
| 9th February 2005 | 'Establishment' Strengths 1878?
Started by Rob
I've been trying, unsuccessfully to find the 'Establishment' strengths of Infantry, Cavlary, Artillery and other Supporting Units from 1878 or periods... (click to view)
Latest Post: 13th February 2005 | 7 |
| 11th February 2005 | Artillery Bayonet - Carbine
Started by Carl
Dear All,
I have just aquired an 1879 pattern Artillery sawback bayonet. It is dated 1900 and is consistent in design to the new production 1879 pat... (click to view)
Latest Post: 12th February 2005 | 2 |
| 9th February 2005 | Soldiers pay on campain
Started by Greg King
Could anyone enlighten me as to how much pay troops were recieving during the campain or when they recieved it.I know that even after the cardwell ref... (click to view)
Latest Post: 12th February 2005 | 6 |
| 7th February 2005 | Bayonets!! Back to the Drawing Board.
Started by mike snook
New topic as we strayed somewhat!
There is a photograph of a group of Buffs dated April 79, (they are standing guard over a couple of prisoners). ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 12th February 2005 | 12 |
| 9th February 2005 | Sniping and Counter-Sniping in the AZW
Started by Coll
I'm aware that several men within companies wore a type of marksmanship badge.
Although the vision of redcoated soldiers volley-firing at the enemy... (click to view)
Latest Post: 11th February 2005 | 5 |
| 9th February 2005 | Blind Luck
Started by Paul Cubbin
Quick brag. How's this for a happy windfall? My father-in-law was working in a house clearance and got hold of a couple of 'brand new' books. He wasn'... (click to view)
Latest Post: 11th February 2005 | 3 |
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