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Lord Chelmsford invaded Zululand without the knowledge of the British Government in the hope that he could Capture Cetshwayo, the Zulu King, before London discovered that hostilities had begun.
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Posts: 967 Join date: 2009-04-06 Age: 49 Location: UK
Subject: Sergeant Robert Maxfield Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:14 pm
Sergeant Robert Maxfield of the 2nd Battalion, 24th Regiment, was delirious and although they managed to get him dressed, they could not induce him to move and when they returned to carry him away he was being stabbed to death,
old historian2
Posts: 760 Join date: 2009-01-14 Location: East London
Subject: Re: Sergeant Robert Maxfield Tue Aug 11, 2009 9:06 pm
Has anyone got a photo of Sgt Maxfield.
24th
Posts: 944 Join date: 2009-03-25
Subject: Re: Sergeant Robert Maxfield Tue Aug 11, 2009 9:19 pm
Old H. I don't think there is one.
littlehand
Posts: 3453 Join date: 2009-04-24 Age: 43 Location: Up North
Subject: Re: Sergeant Robert Maxfield Tue Aug 11, 2009 9:54 pm
Old H. Just remember his imortal words. Hook, " You're no good to anyone, except the Queen and Sergeant Maxfield!