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AMB
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All,
I spent some time looking up the author of this title and found he's written a series of books about the Crimean War which I am now reading. Well written and good historical detail. If his Zulu books are of a similar quality then I will indeed read them. AMB |
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The Scorer
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Well, I started reading the first one in the Ensign Early series, but gave up fairly early (if you'll pardon the pun!).
I found that I just couldn't relate to the character, which I think is all important to me. I had the same feeling when reading later books in the "Fancy Jack" Crossman series. The first two or three were very good but the later ones weren't - and, again, I gave up half way through what might have been the last one. I was disappointed that I did feel that way, as by that time Crossman had moved on the New Zealand to fight in the Maori Wars of the late 1860's, a conflict about which I know very little. I may try again, but on the whole I doubt it. Please, though, don't let this put you off - I'm sure that they are worth reading, just not by me at the moment. |
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Keith Smith
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Andrew
As an ex-MP myself, let me advise that they were represented in the Zulu War: General Order No. 27, 7 January 1879, Times of Natal, 10 February 1879: MILITARY POLICE. 1 Sergeant at 8d., and 3 men at 4d., from the 2nd January, 1879, for duties at Utrecht. KIS |
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AMB
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Keith,
Thank you. Most interesting. The first reference to MPs that I have come across during the Zulu War. Any mention of their horses? AMB |
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Keith Smith
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Andrew
Sorry, nothing more than the above. KIS |
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John Young
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Andrew,
In The South African Campaign of 1879, under the entry for Lt. R.A.B. French-Brewster, 1st (King's) Dragoon Guards, it states 'Served in the campaign as Deputy Provost-Marshal of the 2nd Divis.,...' John Y. |
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AMB
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John,
Many thanks. MMP/PM info is liking waiting for a London bus...! Andrew |
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Keith Smith
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Andrew
Further to John's post, and to hurry on the London bus, I also found the following references to the Provost Marshal: General Order No. 108, dated 31 May 1879, Natal Witness 7 June 1879. 2nd Division: Captain French Brewster, Kings Dragoon Guards, to be Deputy Provost Marshal. The Deputy Provost Marshall will receive 5s. per diem. General Order No. 14, dated 26 July 1879, Natal Colonist, 31 July 1879. See also Times of Natal, 28 July 1879. 8. The following officers, now on the Staff of Divisions or Brigades, will rejoin their regiments:� Lieutenant Brewster, K.D.G., Provost Marshal. Captain Chater, 91st Regt., Deputy Provost Marshal. The last Order was quite extensive, being Wolseley's dispersal of the troops after the battle of Ulundi (and himself taking the reins from Chelmsford). The second reference to Brewster is clearly in error, both in terms of his name and rank. KIS |
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AMB
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Keith,
Fascinating! I take it that both the PM and DPM are from the 1st Div? Any idea how these chaps would have conducted business? Were the MPs previously mentioned under their comd, or would they have used regimental personnel? AMB |
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