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GENERAL DISCUSSION AREA

 
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General Discussions relating to the AZW
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ZULU WAR BATTLES

 
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ZULU WAR BATTLES

The Battle of Isandhlwana. - Intombi Drift -The Battle of Rorke's Drift -The Battle Khamblua-The Battle of Gingindlovu- Isipezi.- Eshowe The Battle of Hlobane-The Battle Ulundi
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BRITISH / COLONIAL UNIFORMS. WEAPONS.

 
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BRITISH / COLONIAL UNIFORMS. WEAPONS.

Anglo-Zulu War Uniforms and weapons.
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ZULU ATTIRE AND WEAPONS

 
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ZULU ATTIRE AND WEAPONS

Anglo-Zulu War Dress weapons and Tatics
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48188What Wood.
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FOR DISCUSSIONS RELATED TO "ZULU", "ZULU DAWN",

 
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FOR DISCUSSIONS RELATED TO "ZULU", "ZULU DAWN",

The films and those famous quotes from the films. Lieutenant John Chard: "If it's a miracle, Colour Sergeant, it's a short chamber Boxer Henry point 45 caliber miracle." Colour Sergeant Bourne: "And a bayonet, sir, with some guts behind"
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102645Zulu Film.
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CELEBRITIES REMEMBERED

 
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CELEBRITIES REMEMBERED

In memory of the celebrities who portrayed the Officers & Soldiers of the Zulu War 1879
2257Burt Lancaster. Zulu Dawn...
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ZULU WAR PUBLICATIONS & REVIEWS

 
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ZULU WAR PUBLICATIONS & REVIEWS

For discussions related to Publications and Documents covering the Anglo-Zulu War
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ANGLO ZULU WAR ESSAYS

 
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ANGLO ZULU WAR ESSAYS

Amateur, and professional, historian’s can post their article’s here. Once the article has been entered, the thread will be locked, and no one can respond. This section will be for reference purposes only. The articles must be original works, not copies from other journals. If anyone wants to comment on a particular article they can utilize the "Zulu war Publication and Reviews" arena above this section.
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1879 ZULU WAR CAMPAIGN MEDAL

 
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1879 ZULU WAR CAMPAIGN MEDAL

This medal was awarded to all officers and men who served in Natal from 1877 to 1879. It was awarded with a variety of bars to indicate the recipient's service: 1877, 1877-78, and 1879. Naval shore parties received the medal without a bar. We have two forum members. Graves 1879 and 90th that maybe able to help with information relating to the 1879 Zulu War Campaign Medal.
1891182Medal to the 24th Foot - ...
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GENEALOGY

 
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GENEALOGY

Relations of those that took part in the Zulu Wars of 1879.What happen to those that made it back to England.
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DID THEY OR DIDN'T THEY TAKE PART IN THE ZULU WAR

 
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DID THEY OR DIDN'T THEY TAKE PART IN THE ZULU WAR

Research on those who have claimed to have taken part in the Anglo Zulu War of 1879. If in doub't post the name /s of those who have claimed to have taken part in the Zulu War. Forum Members 1879Graves, Littlehand, Petty Officer Tom, 90th and Rai. Maybe able to help.
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THE ONE'S THE HISTORY BOOKS FORGOT

 
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THE ONE'S THE HISTORY BOOKS FORGOT

They were there. They were along side those remembered in the history books.All should be remembered not just those awarded the VC.
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NAVAL BRIGADE

 
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NAVAL BRIGADE

Information on ships, naval members and marines. Their part in the Zulu War.
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COLONIAL REGIMENTS WHICH SERVED IN THE ZULU WAR OF 1879

 
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COLONIAL REGIMENTS WHICH SERVED IN THE ZULU WAR OF 1879

Alexandra Mounted Rifles,amaNgwane Scouts,amaBomvu Corps,Baker’s Horse,Border Guard,Border Guard Reserve,Border Horse, aka Weatherley’s Border Lancers,Buffalo Border Guard,Burgher Force, aka Uys’ Commando,Carbutt’s Border Rangers,Dunn’s Scouts,Durban Mounted Reserve,Durban Mounted Rifles,Durban Volunteer Artillery,Fairlie's Native Police,Ferreira’s Horse,Frontier Light Horse,Indian Corps,Isipingo Mounted Rifles,Ixopo Mounted Contingent,Jantze’s Native Horse,Kaffrarian Rifles, aka Kaffrarian Vanguard,Lonsdale’s Mounted Rifles, aka Lonsdale’s Horse,Mafunzi’s Mounted Natives,Natal Carbineers,Natal Horse (No 1 Troop - de Burgh; No 2 Troop – Cooke & No 3 Troop – Bettington),Natal Hussars,Natal Light Horse,Natal Mounted Police,Natal Native Contingent,Natal Native Horse, formerly Natal Native Mounted Contingent,Natal Native Pioneers,Natal Volunteer Guides (Composite Unit),Native Zulu Carriers,Newcastle Mounted Rifles,Newcastle Scouts,Pietermaritzburg Rifles,Royal Durban Rifles,Shepstone’s Native Horse,Stanger Mounted Rifles,Teteleku’s Mounted Natives,Transvaal Rangers,Utrecht Native Levies ,Victoria Mounted Rifles,Vos's Native Levies,Weenen Yeomanry,Wood’s Irregulars,Wood’s Scouts.
88656What's In A Name
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BRITISH OFFICERS ZULU WAR 1879

 
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BRITISH OFFICERS ZULU WAR 1879

Lord Chelmsford and those under him.
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ZULU COMMANDERS ZULU WAR 1879

 
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ZULU COMMANDERS ZULU WAR 1879

King Cetshwayo, and those under him
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ZULU WAR EYE WITNESS ACCOUNTS

 
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ZULU WAR EYE WITNESS ACCOUNTS

From those that were there. nobody else
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EVENTS AND OTHER IMPORTANT DATES RELATING TO THE AZW

 
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EVENTS AND OTHER IMPORTANT DATES RELATING TO THE AZW

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LINKS TO PHOTO'S ZULU WAR 1879

 
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LINKS TO PHOTO'S ZULU WAR 1879

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WEBSITES RELATING TO THE AZW 1879

 
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WEBSITES RELATING TO THE AZW 1879

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PICTORIAL CATALOGUE OF AZW GRAVES & MEMORIALS

 
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PICTORIAL CATALOGUE OF AZW GRAVES & MEMORIALS

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv85/chard1879/images-3.jpgPictorial catalogue relating to the graves of those that served in the Zulu war of 1879. Please note this section is for photos and information regarding the grave and person in question, not comments. If you wish to add informtion relating to anyone in this section please let me know so i can unlock the topic.
407736C. Sgt George W. Mabin
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MODELS RELATING TO THE ZULU WAR 1879

 
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MODELS RELATING TO THE ZULU WAR 1879

Wargames. Scale Model’s and Diorama’s relating to the Zulu War 1879
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RE-DEDICATIONS TO THOSE WHO TOOK PART IN THE ZULU WAR 1879

 
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RE-DEDICATIONS TO THOSE WHO TOOK PART IN THE ZULU WAR 1879

Photo's and film footage of Re-Dedications to those who took part in the Zulu War 1879. With special thanks to those that organised the Re-Dedications.
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NON-ZULU WAR. GRAVES WITH STORIES

 
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NON-ZULU WAR. GRAVES WITH STORIES

The next time your passing or walking through a cemetery and a name on a headstone catches your eye, just enter the name into your web-browser, who knows what you may find. Please post names and information of persons with a military connection.
47Maj.-Gen. Frederick Willi...
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BUY-SELL-SWAP-LOAN. FORUM

Members Sell-Swap-Load Area. Have something that others might want. Post it here. Buy-Sell- Swap-Loan. Arrangements to be agreed by those concerned. The forum accepts no responsibility what so ever for items Brought-Sold-Swapped Or Loaned.Only items connected to the Zulu War 1879 maybe placed.
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OFF TOPIC DISCUSSION'S

Discussion forum where anything other than matters specifically addressed by this website.
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