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17th December 2004Knobkerries
Started by George Brew
Does anyone know anything about knobkerries. I have one. It appears to be old and original but is a lot shorter than the ones seen in the old photos... (click to view)
Latest Post: 22nd December 2004
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16th December 2004Canine defender
Started by Phil Read
A number of paintings depicting the defence of Rorke's Drift show a dog in the thick of the action. I'm assuming that a dog was indeed present at the ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 22nd December 2004
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5th July 2004QM Bloomfield.
Started by Graham Mason
Gentlemen, On a recent field trip to London to do some research i was shown the grave of the wife of QM Bloomfield 2 / 24th killed ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 22nd December 2004
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5th May 2004Chelmsford returning to Islandhlwana
Started by Chris
As a soldier in the Australian Army, the battle of Islandhlwana has always intrigued me ever since I was a young child. There are many interesting asp... (click to view)
Latest Post: 22nd December 2004
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20th December 2004Rorke's Drift Painting
Started by Andrew Garton
What is considered the most accurate portrayal ever painted of the battle! And Merry Christmas to everyone!... (click to view)
Latest Post: 20th December 2004
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14th December 2004Zulu Dawn
Started by Robert Jones
Tuesday 21 Dec.--B.B.C.2----20.05 hrs---relax and enjoy! Can I take the opportunity to wish everyone a wonderful Christmas and a healthy New Year. R... (click to view)
Latest Post: 20th December 2004
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31st August 2003Timewatch.
Started by Trevor
Watched a programme in the week about General Custer and his "Last Stand!!!" A bunch of AmateurYank Archaeologist/Historians. Did a very pro... (click to view)
Latest Post: 19th December 2004
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15th December 2004National Army Museum Zulu War weekend
Started by Ed Coan
Zulu Dawn is not the only treat in store over Christmas/new year: I've just heard that the National Army Museum are holding one of their popular An... (click to view)
Latest Post: 17th December 2004
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7th December 2004593 Pte. William Jones VC.
Started by Tony Jones
I am seeking contact with fellow descendants of 593,both direct and indirect,or anyone who knows of the whereabouts of any of these individuals.Those ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 14th December 2004
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24th March 2004Casting the new "Zulu" film.
Started by Leigh Tarrant
Where are we with our thoughts of the new Zulu as made by the guys on the other side of the big pond. I have now read that Mel (Bounty) Gibson would ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 14th December 2004
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6th December 2004Appeal from contributors
Started by Alan Critchley
Due to the recent 'crash', many items have gone from sections, including 'News', and 'Events'. If you have any details which can be helpful to reinst... (click to view)
Latest Post: 13th December 2004
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12th March 2004Music the Bands would have played
Started by Scott Carson
What music would the Bands have played as well as military marches? Nowadays they play a large selection of civilian music and I thought it would make... (click to view)
Latest Post: 13th December 2004
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10th December 2004ALIAS?
Started by Trevor
Hello. Forgive me if you've already covered this! But. There seems to be a few alias's in the ranks of Rorks Drift! Any stories behind the names plea... (click to view)
Latest Post: 11th December 2004
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10th December 2004Royal Marines - HMS Active
Started by Peter Weedon
I have acquired the South Africa medal with clasp 1877-8-9 to Pte T Smith, who served with the Royal Marines. Has anyone seen any pictures of the M... (click to view)
Latest Post: 11th December 2004
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5th December 2004DEMOB
Started by TREVOR
What happened to there kit when a soldier was demobed at the time of the zulu wars? Could they keep anything at all? Would there uniforms be passed ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 11th December 2004
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10th December 2004Seeking info on Edwards, George. Private. 25B/922, B Company, alias George Edward Orchard
Started by Oli Orchard
Good Day one and all, I am seeking information and photographs relating to my great great Grandfather George Orchard, especially contact from other... (click to view)
Latest Post: 10th December 2004
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8th March 2001Pedants Corner
Started by Richard Howes
At the risk of sounding like an anorak, I have a rather petty query that somebody may be able to help me with- on the Rorkes Drift Roll of Honour comp... (click to view)
Latest Post: 10th December 2004
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6th December 2004Photographs of the 2-24th
Started by Larry
Hello - My name is Larry Treverton and my ancestor Pte. 519 - Richard Treverton was a member of the Royal Regiment of Wales, 2nd Battalion 24th Foot a... (click to view)
Latest Post: 7th December 2004
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10th April 2004Martini Henry MK 11
Started by Russell Hartley - Jones
Can anyone direct me to the whereabouts of purchasing a De-activate Martini Henry MK11. I would be very grateful for any help.... (click to view)
Latest Post: 7th December 2004
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3rd December 2004south wales borderers in wales WW2
Started by deb
CAN ANYONE HELP? DEB... (click to view)
Latest Post: 5th December 2004
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