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19th November 2003Monmouthshire - the hot potato
Started by Alan Critchley
Once again I feel I must raise the topic of where Monmouthshire belongs, then and now. I'd like to lay this one to rest once and for all. On referin... (click to view)
Latest Post: 5th December 2003
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19th November 2003Uniforms
Started by paul neville
Does anyone have any idea as to what a tunic like worn by the soldiers in and around the Zulu war period would sell for. I know a lot may depend on ... (click to view)
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19th November 2003Glyn
Started by Andy Whitehead
Have just read a superb book by Adrian Greaves titled simply Rorkes Drift. He mentions that Glyn - made scapegoat with Durnford for the loss of the re... (click to view)
Latest Post: 5th December 2003
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17th November 2003Special Service Corps
Started by Steven Sass
Can anyone suggest where I may find a list of the regiments that contributed to the Special Service Corps for the 1896 Ashanti Expedition? I believe ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 18th November 2003
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17th November 2003D.V.D. The Zulu Wars
Started by Clive Dickens
A few weeks ago I mentioned on this discussion site a D.V.D."The Zulu Wars" being marketed by Mahaweni Ventures P.O.Box270 Chichester West ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 23rd November 2003
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17th November 2003Duke of Cambridge's censure of Richard Harrison
Started by John Young
Does anyone have details of the letter of censure sent by the Duke of Cambridge to Colonel Richard Harrison, Royal Engineers, over his conduct relatin... (click to view)
Latest Post: 3rd December 2003
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16th November 2003The Natal Mercury
Started by Jonathan Hicks
I wonder if I may call on the assistance of members to aid me in my research? I have come across several references to a supplement to The Natal Mercu... (click to view)
Latest Post: 1st December 2003
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14th November 2003whistles
Started by jim
Hi There, I've been told that whistles were carried by victorian soldiers. can anybody give me any information on this please? thanks in advance ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 31st December 2003
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14th November 2003French Imperialism
Started by Dan Rudary
Hello Everyone, I know that this is a bit off topic, but I have run into a problem. In my history class, we are going over the "age of ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 17th November 2003
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14th November 2003God - you people are so pathetic.
Started by Cetsheweyo
As per my title. What is it about you sad, pathetic bunch of losers? The Zulu War, (forget all this "politically correct" bullshit about t... (click to view)
Latest Post: 21st November 2003
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13th November 2003Sir John Mills appearance
Started by Steven Sass
For those Zulu Dawn fans that may be interested, I just received a mailing stating that Sir John Mills will be appearing at the Autographica event to ... (click to view)
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11th November 2003Was Bromhead hard of hearing?
Started by Dave McTiernan
Hi guys I've been collecting what I can about these Rorke's Drift men for a friend in the States, so the whole Timewatch thread has been most enlig... (click to view)
Latest Post: 17th November 2003
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10th November 2003CORPORAL WILLIAM ALLAN
Started by CAROL
i am trying to find information on William Allan, mainly his private life, I want to know about his parents or his children. Any info would be greatly... (click to view)
Latest Post: 11th November 2003
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10th November 2003Dalton - a broken man?
Started by ed.coan
Reading Saul David's article in the latest BBC History magazine, emanating from the 'Timewatch' programme, he says 'James Dalton died in 1887, a broke... (click to view)
Latest Post: 25th November 2003
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8th November 2003Lt William Weallens - try again!
Started by Steve
Whoops,.. the earlier one got away! Thanks Martin for your earlier reply. My interest in Weallens began because I have his copy of Historical Record... (click to view)
Latest Post: 8th November 2003
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8th November 2003Zulu Talk & slideshow
Started by Neil Aspinshaw
Any one who is interested I am doing a slideshow and guest speaker talk to on Zulu and my visit to RD and Isandlwana. It will take place for the Long ... (click to view)
Latest Post: 11th November 2003
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7th November 2003Stanley Baker
Started by Trevor
Watched part of a film called "The Games" With Stanley Baker in it! It was made in 1970. Don't want to discuss this bloody awful film! Just... (click to view)
Latest Post: 13th November 2003
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7th November 2003Bertram Mitford: "Haviland's Chum"
Started by Peter Ewart
Anyone know of the whereabouts of a copy of the above work of fiction? Tried abebooks, ukbookworld, etc., but without success. Published in 1903... (click to view)
Latest Post: 18th November 2003
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7th November 2003A really good read
Started by ed.coan
For those that may not have seen it, there's an excellent private soldier's view of the AZ War, in my 'umble opinion, in the latest journal of the AZ ... (click to view)
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7th November 2003Positive press for a change.
Started by Neil Aspinshaw
My local paper the Nottingham evening post has recently featured some excellent information on RD and some of the personalities. Yesterday they featur... (click to view)
Latest Post: 8th November 2003
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