| Date | Original Topic |
| 20th September 2001 | Isandlwana - archaeology
By Lyn Purves
I believe that last year's archaeological survey of the Isandlwana battlefield shed new light on the battle. I should be grateful if anyone could give me some details. |
| Date | Replies |
| 20th September 2001 | Ian Woodason
Ian Knight was the Historian on the dig - his web site - linked from this one - is ww.kwazulu.co.uk and it has a section on the archaelogy.
The finds were first publicly aired at the National Army Museum earlier this year and show that the ammunition supplies were not as poor as has been thought in the past and ammunition boxes got out to the firing lines - which goes to make this Zulu victory even more impressive.
Ian Woodason
www.keynshamlighthorse.com - dedicated to the pursuit of memorials to those involved in the Anglo Zulu War of 1879 |
| 20th September 2001 | Ian Woodason
Ian Knight's website is, of course, www.kwazulu.co.uk
Ian Woodason |
| 20th September 2001 | Ian Woodason
And I have just had it confirmed that the TV program that follows the progress of the dig - Secrets of the Dead - is to be shown on British TV - Channel 4, 9pm, November 12th - but I don't know if it is to be shown in SA.
Ian |
| 21st September 2001 | Peter Critchley
Thanks Ian!
I am on strict instructions to record this for my Dad whilst he is in SA..
All the best,
Peter |
| 22nd September 2001 | Lyn Purves
Thank you very much, Ian, for the information
Lyn |
| 16th October 2001 | GERRY PRESCOTT
I am an AngloZulu War enthusiast. I am keen to know if/when Secrets of the Dead will be screened in Australia |
