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| Tango01 | 10 Jun 2014 9:17 p.m. PST |
… Battle of Rorke's Drift. "It seems fans of the cult film Zulu were not the only ones fascinated by the renowned Battle of Rorke's Drift. Queen Victoria, who was on the throne when the battle took place, was so enthralled by the celebrated battle that she ordered Lieutenant John Chard, the commanding officer, to give her a written report of what happened.
But, just like in the battle itself, Lieutenant Chard went above and beyond his call of duty – and decided to draw the queen five sketches showing a blow-by-blow account of how the battle unfolded…"
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Armand |
79thPA  | 11 Jun 2014 4:50 a.m. PST |
Very interesting; I have never heard of these. I like how Chard notes "magnetic north." |
| Liliburlero | 11 Jun 2014 9:13 a.m. PST |
These are fascinating as hell, thanks for finding/sharing them with us! "Zulu" will always be a favorite in the Brom household, I've seen it so many times, I can quote lines from it! |
| Tango01 | 11 Jun 2014 11:19 a.m. PST |
Happy you enjojed the articles boys!. (smile) Amicalement
Armand |
| Rrobbyrobot | 11 Jun 2014 12:49 p.m. PST |
Hey Tango,
Liliburlero is not a boy. She's a very nice Lady. Just thought you oughtta know…
Robby |
| Tango01 | 11 Jun 2014 11:19 p.m. PST |
Sorry for that. (smile) Amicalement
Armand |
| Winston Smith | 12 Jun 2014 6:15 a.m. PST |
I think Tango is not one person. I think he has a full time staff to find these gems. |
| Tango01 | 12 Jun 2014 11:32 a.m. PST |
Thanks for your kindly words my friend, but I'm a person (well, my mother said that!.(smile)). Amicalement
Armand |
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ponders nirvana.
