http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/feed/? Latest topics Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:15:25 GMT 10 http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv85/chard1879/capture2-10.jpg http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/feed/? http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/welcome-to-1879-zuluwartalk-forumscom-f1/new-member-brecon-t1908.htm Chelmsfordthescapegoat Brecon welcome to the forum. Enjoy. Welcome to 1879 zuluwar.talk-forums.com Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:15:25 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/welcome-to-1879-zuluwartalk-forumscom-f1/new-member-brecon-t1908.htm#8223 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/welcome-to-1879-zuluwartalk-forumscom-f1/new-member-brecon-t1908.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/events-and-other-important-dates-relating-to-the-azw-f13/rededication-to-a-rorkes-drift-defender-t1815.htm Admin Rorke’s Drift defender Thomas Dawe.Rededication Wellington Somerset Just to let you know there is a forthcoming event in Wellington Somerset. a rededication to the Rorke’s Drift defender Thomas Dawe has been organised by Cpl Tim Needham from the Royal Marines. The event will hopefully take place on a Sunday in April or May, Cpl Tim Needham is waiting to hear back from the band of the Royal Welsh to see if they can get involved by providing a couple of buglers & even their Regimental ... Events and other important dates relating to the AZW Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:34:24 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/events-and-other-important-dates-relating-to-the-azw-f13/rededication-to-a-rorkes-drift-defender-t1815.htm#7696 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/events-and-other-important-dates-relating-to-the-azw-f13/rededication-to-a-rorkes-drift-defender-t1815.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/items-for-sale-on-e-bay-are-they-real-or-fake-f19/airfix-54mm-battle-scene-t1906.htm 90th hi all. Thought these were worth sharing. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AIRFIX-1-32-SCALE-54MM-ACTA-ZULU-WARS-FIGURES-SET-1_W0QQitemZ140392657683QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Toys_Games_ToySoldiers_EH?hash=item20b00df313 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AIRFIX-1-32-SCALE-54MM-ACTA-ZULU-WARS-FIGURES-SET-2_W0QQitemZ140392665944QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Toys_Games_ToySoldiers_EH?hash=item20b00e1358 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AIRFIX-1-32-SCALE-54MM-ACTA-ZULU-WARS-FIGURES-SET-3_W0QQitemZ140392670704QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Toys_Games_ToySoldiers_EH?hash=item20b00e25f0 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AIRFIX-1-32-SCALE-54MM-ACTA-ZULU-WARS-FIGURES-SET-4_W0QQitemZ140392671868QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Toys_Games_ToySoldiers_EH?hash=item20b00e2a7c cheers ... Items for sale on e-bay. Are they real or fake. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:19:33 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/items-for-sale-on-e-bay-are-they-real-or-fake-f19/airfix-54mm-battle-scene-t1906.htm#8215 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/items-for-sale-on-e-bay-are-they-real-or-fake-f19/airfix-54mm-battle-scene-t1906.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/durnford-was-he-capable-t1787.htm Dave Not wishing to cause any disrespect, but was Durnford capable of commanding at Isandlwana. I have read about his account a Bushman's River Pass, which did not seem to go to well. During the Zulu War Lord Chelmsford threatened him with loss of command. He either didn't know or failed to tell his troopers where their ammo point was located as Isandlwana. And here’s is his Military Background Durnford was born in to a military family at Manor Hamilton, Ireland. His father was General ... GENERAL DISCUSSION AREA Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:44:35 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/durnford-was-he-capable-t1787.htm#7508 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/durnford-was-he-capable-t1787.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/2-24-1387-sergeant-george-smith-b-coy-2nd-battln-24th-regiment-t1907.htm EOA I am looking for a photo of Sergeant G Smith B Coy 2nd Battln 24th Regiment. Can anybody point me in the right direction GENERAL DISCUSSION AREA Sun, 21 Mar 2010 09:12:51 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/2-24-1387-sergeant-george-smith-b-coy-2nd-battln-24th-regiment-t1907.htm#8217 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/2-24-1387-sergeant-george-smith-b-coy-2nd-battln-24th-regiment-t1907.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/zulu-war-publication-and-reviews-f3/captain-greaves-natal-contingent-t1904.htm littlehand
]]> Zulu War Publication and Reviews Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:41:39 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/zulu-war-publication-and-reviews-f3/captain-greaves-natal-contingent-t1904.htm#8204 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/zulu-war-publication-and-reviews-f3/captain-greaves-natal-contingent-t1904.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/zulu-war-battles-f10/update-on-trooper-kincade-t1905.htm LadyCat We have found a copy of the book by Clement, Glamour and Tragedy of the Zulu War, it's on its way from a bookshop in the UK. We've also gotten a link to some sources in South Africa, and we're pursuing that to gather additional information. We're still amazed at all of this. My father is a collector of miniature lead soldiers and has been for most of his life (he turns 80 this year). Thirty years ago, he wrote a set of British Colonial wargame rules called "The Sword and The Flame", ... Zulu War Battles Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:15:11 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/zulu-war-battles-f10/update-on-trooper-kincade-t1905.htm#8211 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/zulu-war-battles-f10/update-on-trooper-kincade-t1905.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/pictorial-catalogue-of-azw-graves-f18/1178-pte-thomas-dawe-unmarked-t1903.htm Admin ]]> Pictorial catalogue of AZW graves Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:21:51 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/pictorial-catalogue-of-azw-graves-f18/1178-pte-thomas-dawe-unmarked-t1903.htm#8203 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/pictorial-catalogue-of-azw-graves-f18/1178-pte-thomas-dawe-unmarked-t1903.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/unusual-martini-henry-marking-t1902.htm Dave
I was thinking maybe it was issued to someone in a signalling division.]]> GENERAL DISCUSSION AREA Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:55:58 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/unusual-martini-henry-marking-t1902.htm#8194 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/unusual-martini-henry-marking-t1902.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/welcome-to-1879-zuluwartalk-forumscom-f1/i-m-a-new-member-t1901.htm st helena I'm a new menber,my name is Frederick, I'm new to this site,I would like to ask one Question please?
1: with a new Topic how do you post a photo or picture with your topic please?
Thank You
]]> Welcome to 1879 zuluwar.talk-forums.com Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:44:24 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/welcome-to-1879-zuluwartalk-forumscom-f1/i-m-a-new-member-t1901.htm#8184 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/welcome-to-1879-zuluwartalk-forumscom-f1/i-m-a-new-member-t1901.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/genealogy-f8/death-in-zululand-t1889.htm John Can anyone verify he was in the Zulu War possibly died during the Siege of Eshowe 9 July 1879 .. DEATH IN ZULULAND - We regret to hear that Richard OLIVER, son of Mr OLIVER who was for many years connected with the Ventnor Coastguard Station — has succumbed to fever whilst serving with the Naval Brigade in the Zulu War. Deceased was about 19 years of age and since he had been in the Navy, had borne an excellent character. Much sympathy is felt with Mr OLIVER by those who know him, as ... Genealogy Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:42:36 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/genealogy-f8/death-in-zululand-t1889.htm#8123 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/genealogy-f8/death-in-zululand-t1889.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/1879-zulu-war-campaign-medal-f20/is-this-a-zulu-war-medal-t1893.htm 1879graves Thanks to 90th This medal is on Ebay at the moment and lists the recipient as 32 COY pte T. ROBERTS R.M.L.I POD Now I can not find a T. Roberts listed on the Medal Roll, but can find a Daniel Roberts, Private Royal Marines, HMS Shah. Going back to the medal inscription, does anyone know what the POD stands for on the Medal 1879 Zulu War Campaign Medal. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:35:31 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/1879-zulu-war-campaign-medal-f20/is-this-a-zulu-war-medal-t1893.htm#8152 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/1879-zulu-war-campaign-medal-f20/is-this-a-zulu-war-medal-t1893.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/events-and-other-important-dates-relating-to-the-azw-f13/from-the-27th-march-2010-through-to-the-11th-april-tenterden-museum-in-kent-t1900.htm Admin From the 27th March 2010 through to the 11th April Tenterden Museum in Kent, will be exhibiting over 200 recently acquired rare Zulu artefacts, many seized from the Zulu king and his chiefs, following his capture by the British in 1879. The exhibition will consist of Zulu beadwork, ornaments and necklaces, knobkerries, carved sticks, assegais, axes and drug artefacts, together with numerous British army artefacts recovered following the Zulu War. A number of original oil paintings depicting ... Events and other important dates relating to the AZW Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:14:45 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/events-and-other-important-dates-relating-to-the-azw-f13/from-the-27th-march-2010-through-to-the-11th-april-tenterden-museum-in-kent-t1900.htm#8175 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/events-and-other-important-dates-relating-to-the-azw-f13/from-the-27th-march-2010-through-to-the-11th-april-tenterden-museum-in-kent-t1900.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussions-off-topic-f21/stolen-medals-t1899.htm springbok9 Over the last few days a neighbours house was broken into and some medals were stolen.
In particular is a set from Brig Peter Sydney Rich, ex SAS. They were awarded for campaigns in Korea, Malaysia and Rhodesia.
Also from Lt Reeve awarded for WW 2.
I cant at this stage give a list of the actual medals but hope to do so shortly.]]> General Discussions. Off Topic. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:33:17 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussions-off-topic-f21/stolen-medals-t1899.htm#8170 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussions-off-topic-f21/stolen-medals-t1899.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/items-for-sale-on-e-bay-are-they-real-or-fake-f19/24th-south-wales-borderers-off-zulu-wars-button-1855-81-t1898.htm Dave
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/24th-SOUTH-WALES-BORDERERS-OFF-ZULU-WARS-BUTTON-1855-81_W0QQitemZ130373585135QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Collectables_Militaria_LE?hash=item1e5adf08ef]]> Items for sale on e-bay. Are they real or fake. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:33:31 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/items-for-sale-on-e-bay-are-they-real-or-fake-f19/24th-south-wales-borderers-off-zulu-wars-button-1855-81-t1898.htm#8165 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/items-for-sale-on-e-bay-are-they-real-or-fake-f19/24th-south-wales-borderers-off-zulu-wars-button-1855-81-t1898.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/a-white-prisoner-in-zululand-t1886.htm littlehand
]]> GENERAL DISCUSSION AREA Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:53:06 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/a-white-prisoner-in-zululand-t1886.htm#8118 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/a-white-prisoner-in-zululand-t1886.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/the-ones-history-books-forgot-about-f16/william-leslie-davidson-cb-t1897.htm littlehand [Known as Leslie] Colonel, 4th General base Depot, Royal Horse Artillery. Died 3rd August 1915. Aged 65. Born 31 January 1850 at Inchmarlo, Kincardinshire, Scotalnd. Son of Patrick Davidson and of Mary Ann Leslie, his wife, of Inchmarlo, Kincardineshire; husband of Lady Theodora Davidson. Served in the Zulu War, 1879 (Mentioned in Despatches); Afghan War, 1880; and South African War, 1899 (Mentioned in Despatches). Was a Gentleman-Usher to H.M. The King, and J.P. for County Kincardine. Buried ... The Ones History Books Forgot About. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:30:17 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/the-ones-history-books-forgot-about-f16/william-leslie-davidson-cb-t1897.htm#8164 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/the-ones-history-books-forgot-about-f16/william-leslie-davidson-cb-t1897.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/zulu-war-publication-and-reviews-f3/the-sons-of-melvill-t1896.htm littlehand
]]> Zulu War Publication and Reviews Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:52:22 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/zulu-war-publication-and-reviews-f3/the-sons-of-melvill-t1896.htm#8160 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/zulu-war-publication-and-reviews-f3/the-sons-of-melvill-t1896.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/our-good-friend-mr-witt-i-was-there-but-not-really-t1895.htm littlehand ]]> GENERAL DISCUSSION AREA Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:46:45 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/our-good-friend-mr-witt-i-was-there-but-not-really-t1895.htm#8159 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/our-good-friend-mr-witt-i-was-there-but-not-really-t1895.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/zulu-war-publication-and-reviews-f3/obituary-to-major-bromhead-t1894.htm littlehand ]]> Zulu War Publication and Reviews Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:42:40 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/zulu-war-publication-and-reviews-f3/obituary-to-major-bromhead-t1894.htm#8158 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/zulu-war-publication-and-reviews-f3/obituary-to-major-bromhead-t1894.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/british-colonial-uniforms-weapons-f4/martini-henry-mark-2-1878-t1530.htm okko I have just acquired a mark 2 Martini Henry dated 1878 . Could this in theory have been used during the war or would it have been too late an issue to have reached the army for 1879? British / Colonial Uniforms. Weapons. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:36:07 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/british-colonial-uniforms-weapons-f4/martini-henry-mark-2-1878-t1530.htm#6162 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/british-colonial-uniforms-weapons-f4/martini-henry-mark-2-1878-t1530.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/genealogy-f8/reuben-beck-he-had-apparently-been-involved-in-the-war-with-the-zulus-t1891.htm John
http://web.ukonline.co.uk/benjaminbeck/beck1.html]]> Genealogy Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:54:41 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/genealogy-f8/reuben-beck-he-had-apparently-been-involved-in-the-war-with-the-zulus-t1891.htm#8126 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/genealogy-f8/reuben-beck-he-had-apparently-been-involved-in-the-war-with-the-zulus-t1891.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/british-colonial-uniforms-weapons-f4/the-pith-helmet-t1609.htm 24th The pith helmet (also known as the safari helmet, sun helmet, topee, sola topee, salacot or topi is a lightweight cloth-covered helmet made of cork or pith (typically pith from the sola Indian swamp growth, Aeschynomene aspera; or A. paludosa, or a similar plant). Designed to shade the wearer's head and face from the sun, pith helmets were once often worn by Westerners in the tropics, but have also been used in other contexts. Colonial period This form of headdress is now associated ... British / Colonial Uniforms. Weapons. Sat, 16 Jan 2010 22:41:23 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/british-colonial-uniforms-weapons-f4/the-pith-helmet-t1609.htm#6564 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/british-colonial-uniforms-weapons-f4/the-pith-helmet-t1609.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/cetewayos-wifes-t1881.htm John Does anyone know how many wives’s Cetewayo had. and what happen to them after his capture. John Dunn as we know had quite a few wives and fathered a lot of kids. Being the King I would imagine Cetewayo had twice as many. So there must be a lot royal blood existing today. GENERAL DISCUSSION AREA Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:29:39 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/cetewayos-wifes-t1881.htm#8071 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/cetewayos-wifes-t1881.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/zulu-war-the-times-archive-t1890.htm joe this is what it said
'lord chelmsford stated the attack on bromheads camp at rorkes drift was repulsed in the most brilliant manor. two of the defenders were killed and when day light came it revealed 100 dead zululs around the fortified position'

any help or information would be appretiated

thanks joe]]> GENERAL DISCUSSION AREA Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:47:26 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/zulu-war-the-times-archive-t1890.htm#8125 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/zulu-war-the-times-archive-t1890.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/cetswayos-intentions-t1888.htm joe did cetswayo actually have any intentions of invading natal or was this just after the war was declared or did he ever want to at all

thanks joe]]> GENERAL DISCUSSION AREA Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:26:07 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/cetswayos-intentions-t1888.htm#8122 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/cetswayos-intentions-t1888.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/knights-templars-at-isandlwana-t1887.htm littlehand
Like it says the Chief templars hammer was found among the remains of the soldier's.

]]> GENERAL DISCUSSION AREA Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:03:06 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/knights-templars-at-isandlwana-t1887.htm#8119 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/knights-templars-at-isandlwana-t1887.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/1879-zulu-war-campaign-medal-f20/lt-edger-oliphant-anstey-of-the-24th-t1445.htm EOA Lieutenant Anstey was killed at isandhlwana. Does anybody know what become of his medal. 1879 Zulu War Campaign Medal. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:38:46 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/1879-zulu-war-campaign-medal-f20/lt-edger-oliphant-anstey-of-the-24th-t1445.htm#5611 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/1879-zulu-war-campaign-medal-f20/lt-edger-oliphant-anstey-of-the-24th-t1445.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/for-discussions-related-to-zulu-zulu-dawn-f2/so-you-think-you-know-the-films-zulu-zulu-dawn-t1857.htm littlehand
Lets Start off easy.

What words was Melvill shouting in this scene?

]]> For discussions related to "Zulu", "Zulu Dawn", Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:05:36 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/for-discussions-related-to-zulu-zulu-dawn-f2/so-you-think-you-know-the-films-zulu-zulu-dawn-t1857.htm#7927 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/for-discussions-related-to-zulu-zulu-dawn-f2/so-you-think-you-know-the-films-zulu-zulu-dawn-t1857.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/do-you-think-this-is-for-real-t1852.htm John The Source is at the top of the page. That's all I have.

]]> GENERAL DISCUSSION AREA Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:13:24 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/do-you-think-this-is-for-real-t1852.htm#7886 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/do-you-think-this-is-for-real-t1852.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/the-last-of-the-24th-t1451.htm mons14 I have been fascinated by this haunting tale for as long as I can remember.- Often wondering if this mans identity can ever be discovered? Sadly we will probably never know his name - except it is likely he was a member of Younghusband’s ‘C’ Company: 'The Last of The 24th' This incident concerns the solitary soldier of the 24th who, recalled a warrior of the uVe regiment, was part of a group who ‘retired slowly, and always fighting, up the slopes of Isandlwana…till ... GENERAL DISCUSSION AREA Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:26:07 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/the-last-of-the-24th-t1451.htm#5702 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/the-last-of-the-24th-t1451.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/zulu-s-account-of-isandlwana-t1885.htm littlehand

]]> GENERAL DISCUSSION AREA Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:37:21 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/zulu-s-account-of-isandlwana-t1885.htm#8091 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/zulu-s-account-of-isandlwana-t1885.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/zulu-uniforms-weapons-f9/african-weapons-t1569.htm John
http://www.rrtraders.com/weapons.htm]]> Zulu Uniforms. Weapons Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:58:14 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/zulu-uniforms-weapons-f9/african-weapons-t1569.htm#6427 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/zulu-uniforms-weapons-f9/african-weapons-t1569.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/isandlwana-survivor-t1882.htm 1879graves
Can anyone throw any light on Mr Dawson?

]]> GENERAL DISCUSSION AREA Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:51:47 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/isandlwana-survivor-t1882.htm#8072 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/isandlwana-survivor-t1882.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/british-officers-zulu-wars-1879-f11/lieutenant-edgar-anstey-1st-battalion-24th-regiment-of-foot-t248.htm 24th Edgar Anstey - the first South Australian to die in an overseas war Lieutenant in the 1st Battalion, 24th Regiment of Foot in the British Army, Edgar Anstey was in South Africa where the British were engaged in a bloody war with the Zulus. On January 22nd 1879 the Zulu army inflicted the greatest ever colonial defeat on a British Army force at the Battle of Isandlwana, killing 1,357 men of the 1st Battalion and the Native Natal Contingent. Anstey was amongst the fallen, the first South ... British Officers Zulu Wars 1879 Sat, 04 Apr 2009 11:44:05 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/british-officers-zulu-wars-1879-f11/lieutenant-edgar-anstey-1st-battalion-24th-regiment-of-foot-t248.htm#555 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/british-officers-zulu-wars-1879-f11/lieutenant-edgar-anstey-1st-battalion-24th-regiment-of-foot-t248.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/zulu-war-publication-and-reviews-f3/poems-of-the-zulu-war-t1883.htm 1879graves After reading John's post on "Poem written to the fallen a t Isandlwana", I have came across Poems but not the one John wants. THE FIGHT AT RORKE'S DRIFT (January 23, 1879.) BY EMILY PFEIFFER. It was over at Isandula, the bloody work was done, And the yet unburied dead looked up unblinking at the sun; Eight hundred men of Britain's best had signed with blood the story Which England leaves to time, and lay there scanted e'en of glory. Stewart Smith lay smiling by ... Zulu War Publication and Reviews Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:39:09 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/zulu-war-publication-and-reviews-f3/poems-of-the-zulu-war-t1883.htm#8075 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/zulu-war-publication-and-reviews-f3/poems-of-the-zulu-war-t1883.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/british-officers-zulu-wars-1879-f11/colonel-wn-lloyd-royal-horse-artillery-t1884.htm littlehand The 'Great War' C.B., C.V.O. Group of Eleven to Colonel W.N. Lloyd, Royal Horse Artillery, Mentioned in Despatches for the Action at Inyezane, 22.1.1879, Where He Commanded the Guns, and Also for His Part During the Two Month Siege of Eshowe During the Zulu War; Following Service in Egypt and the Sudan He Presented the Mahdi's Captured Standard to Queen Victoria a) The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Military Division, Companion's (C.B.) neck Badge, 50mm, silver-gilt and enamel b) The ... British Officers Zulu Wars 1879 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:46:53 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/british-officers-zulu-wars-1879-f11/colonel-wn-lloyd-royal-horse-artillery-t1884.htm#8082 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/british-officers-zulu-wars-1879-f11/colonel-wn-lloyd-royal-horse-artillery-t1884.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/zulu-war-battles-f10/ancestor-a-survivor-of-isandlwanajust-found-out-t1781.htm LadyCat Hello everyone, I'm new to this forum, but not new to Zulus/Isandlwana, etc. My father is an avid military history buff, and wargamer. We currently have my Dad's cousin (a Kincade) visiting us from Wisconsin (we are in New Orleans, LA), and in the course of conversations was told that an ancestor of ours survived the Battle of Isandlwana. To say we were stunned is an understatement. Our ancestor's name was Trooper Robert J. Kincade, he was with the Natal Mounted Police. We are currently ... Zulu War Battles Sat, 20 Feb 2010 03:31:00 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/zulu-war-battles-f10/ancestor-a-survivor-of-isandlwanajust-found-out-t1781.htm#7469 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/zulu-war-battles-f10/ancestor-a-survivor-of-isandlwanajust-found-out-t1781.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/the-ones-history-books-forgot-about-f16/mr-athur-dashwood-shore-t1879.htm littlehand Mr Athur Dashwood Shore, who is the son of Mr R. N. Shore, late of her Majesty's Bengal Civil Service, is capable lieutenant in the Imperial Light Horse. He was severely wounded at Elandslaagte on October 21st, but got back to active service again, only to get another wound had as the first in Lord Dundonald's skirmish at the Acton Homes on January 18th. He served through the Zulu War, and so is not an inexperienced volunteer. The Ones History Books Forgot About. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:35:55 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/the-ones-history-books-forgot-about-f16/mr-athur-dashwood-shore-t1879.htm#8066 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/the-ones-history-books-forgot-about-f16/mr-athur-dashwood-shore-t1879.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/british-officers-zulu-wars-1879-f11/commanding-officers-of-the-somersetshire-light-infantry-from-1825-to-1900-t1878.htm littlehand Edward Lutwyche England Served with the regiment in the Indian Mutiny, and in the Transvaal and Zulu Wars. Succeeded to command of 2nd Battalion, May ,1880, and exchanged to 1st Battalion December, 1880, and commanded it to May, 1885. Retired pay, Hon. Major General in 1900. Irwing Stening Allfrey Served with 6th in Mutiny and with 13th in Zulu War. 2nd Lieutenant-Colonel, 1st Battalion, May, 1883, and commanded battalion, May, 1887 to 1889. Retired pay in 1900. William Cox Served with ... British Officers Zulu Wars 1879 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:35:08 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/british-officers-zulu-wars-1879-f11/commanding-officers-of-the-somersetshire-light-infantry-from-1825-to-1900-t1878.htm#8062 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/british-officers-zulu-wars-1879-f11/commanding-officers-of-the-somersetshire-light-infantry-from-1825-to-1900-t1878.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/another-mystery-person-t1874.htm littlehand George Ridgeley Broadbere editor of the Santa Ana Free Press, was born in New York city and educated at Cambridge University, England. He began the newspaper business as war correspondent while serving in the naval brigade in the Zulu war in Africa, and while there he was severely wounded. In China he did war correspondence for the London Daily News. Returning to America, he was employed on the New Orleans Picayune as reporter and traveling correspondent in Louisiana and Texas; next he was ... GENERAL DISCUSSION AREA Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:15:58 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/another-mystery-person-t1874.htm#8000 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/another-mystery-person-t1874.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/do-you-believe-in-reincarnation-t1853.htm old historian2 Here’s a subject I feel nobody wants to mentioned concerning those interested in the Zulu war. But its something I have felt very strong about ever since my obsession with the Zulu war began. (I have always wanted to discuss this subject in-dept my never bother to ask until now. I was looking for the information that John as requested and came across this by Ian knight. I have highlighted the text, which is of interest to me. (By the way I’m not a nutter) It was 1979, Knight was just 22 ... GENERAL DISCUSSION AREA Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:18:46 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/do-you-believe-in-reincarnation-t1853.htm#7895 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/do-you-believe-in-reincarnation-t1853.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/items-for-sale-on-e-bay-are-they-real-or-fake-f19/the-white-shield-by-bertram-mitford-t1877.htm John http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1907-THE-WHITE-SHIELD-BERTRAM-MITFORD-AFRICA-ZULU-NOVEL_W0QQitemZ380206755431QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiquarian_Books_UK?hash=item588616ae67]]> Items for sale on e-bay. Are they real or fake. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:12:48 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/items-for-sale-on-e-bay-are-they-real-or-fake-f19/the-white-shield-by-bertram-mitford-t1877.htm#8056 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/items-for-sale-on-e-bay-are-they-real-or-fake-f19/the-white-shield-by-bertram-mitford-t1877.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/for-discussions-related-to-zulu-zulu-dawn-f2/comic-book-zulu-hold-or-die-t766.htm Chelmsfordthescapegoat
http://www.jamesbooth.org/zulu_comic_gallery.htm]]> For discussions related to "Zulu", "Zulu Dawn", Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:26:44 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/for-discussions-related-to-zulu-zulu-dawn-f2/comic-book-zulu-hold-or-die-t766.htm#2407 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/for-discussions-related-to-zulu-zulu-dawn-f2/comic-book-zulu-hold-or-die-t766.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/zulu-wars-red-coat-black-blood-t1854.htm ciscokid
http://www.amazon.com/Zulu-Wars-Coat-Black-Blood/dp/B000UNVZ92?&camp=212361&creative=383837&linkCode=wss&tag=widgetsamazon-20

If so can you give a review please?

thanks]]> GENERAL DISCUSSION AREA Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:56:18 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/zulu-wars-red-coat-black-blood-t1854.htm#7911 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/zulu-wars-red-coat-black-blood-t1854.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/genealogy-f8/devon-connection-t1876.htm 1879graves Sir BCP started this thread on another forum and as he has now joined this forum, I would like to post my findings so others can help aswell. Sir BCP asked "I am researching the Devon connections with the 1879 Anglo Zulu War. Re the People, directly or indirectly involved, I am using Born, Died or Buried in Devon, to qualify as a Devon connection. " I posted the following list on the other forum 1. 2nd Corporal Francis Attwood, Army Service Corps – Buried Plymouth, Devon 2. ... Genealogy Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:40:50 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/genealogy-f8/devon-connection-t1876.htm#8018 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/genealogy-f8/devon-connection-t1876.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/welcome-to-1879-zuluwartalk-forumscom-f1/new-member-sir-bcp-t1875.htm 1879graves
Welcome to the Forum, if you need any other information, please feel free to ask

1879Graves]]> Welcome to 1879 zuluwar.talk-forums.com Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:26:59 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/welcome-to-1879-zuluwartalk-forumscom-f1/new-member-sir-bcp-t1875.htm#8014 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/welcome-to-1879-zuluwartalk-forumscom-f1/new-member-sir-bcp-t1875.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussions-off-topic-f21/poem-written-to-the-fallen-a-t-isandlwana-t1851.htm John There was a poem written to the fallen a t Isandlwana. A relative of one of the fallen wrote it? All I know is the mentioned of Grass ( I’m told Younghusband’s Father or Brother might have written it. ASAP if possible sorry I have no more. General Discussions. Off Topic. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:36:07 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussions-off-topic-f21/poem-written-to-the-fallen-a-t-isandlwana-t1851.htm#7883 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussions-off-topic-f21/poem-written-to-the-fallen-a-t-isandlwana-t1851.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/models-relating-to-the-zulu-war-1879-f14/isandlwana-diorama-t1780.htm joe hi all this is my unfinished diorama of the battle of isandlwana. this video is of the few items that i have finished. i hope to keep posting videos on the progress im making heres the video (dont know if it will work, ive never uploaded my own video before!) thanls joe Models relating to the Zulu War 1879 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:51:13 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/models-relating-to-the-zulu-war-1879-f14/isandlwana-diorama-t1780.htm#7453 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/models-relating-to-the-zulu-war-1879-f14/isandlwana-diorama-t1780.htm http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/crealock-s-notebook-t1855.htm Mr Greaves Do other member’s think that the notebook was lost or disposed of intentionally. I'm trying to work out why Crealock would have said his notebook was lost if it wasn't. What did he have to lose.

Mr G]]> GENERAL DISCUSSION AREA Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:18:14 GMT http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/crealock-s-notebook-t1855.htm#7916 http://1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com/general-discussion-area-f6/crealock-s-notebook-t1855.htm