Lord Chelmsford in tears

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Hoping someone can help.

There is supposedly an account, from a Soldier who was with Lord Chelmsford coloumn, who say's something like. " when Chelmsford received the news of the diaster he was nearly in tears. Would be interested in the full account. Idea

Posts : 2008 Join date : 2011-08-01 Age : 27

Impi
when Chelsmford herd of the disaster he shouted at the man calling him a liar.

The man was Hamilton-Browne

Posts : 2308 Join date : 2010-07-02 Age : 44

I have read that one, but I thought that was. "Lonsdale"

Posts : 2008 Join date : 2011-08-01 Age : 27

Hi Impi
Hamiltin-Browne watched the destruction of the camp from a distence and sent 3 riders back to Chelsmford. When the General turned up he said " What are you doing here commadnat Browne you where surposed to be in the camp hours ago?"
Browne replied " The camp has been taken Sir"
Chelsmford replied " How dare you tell me such falsehood get your men in line and advance!"
Browne obeyed and his men had gone a little way when Rupert Lonsdale apeared and confimed the camp was taken.

This is done by memory so sorry if some of it is inncorect.

The only man i can remember crying was Glyn.

Regards DB14

Subject: Re: Lord Chelmsford in tears Sat Oct 15, 2011 11:54 pm

It was based on an observation by Pte: P Fitzderald. 2nd/24th. After Chelmsford had come to terms, that the camp at fallen.

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