The Anglo Zulu War - Naval Brigade Rocket Battery at Gingindlovu 2 April 1879 (1 Viewer)

[GICOP]

The Battle of Gingindlovu was fought on 2 April 1879

Among the British forces present were the 60th Rifles and Naval Brigade , which included the Royal Marine Light Infantry and sailors from HMS Shah and HMS Boadicea. The Naval Brigade had several Gatling guns and a Rocket Battery. The NB Rocket Battery was different to the Royal Artillery version, the NB used tubes whereas the RA used troughs.


Here are the 60th Rifles, with their Commanding Officer Colonel F.V.Northey who lost his life in the action

These are soldiers of the Royal Marine Light Infantry

Some of the sailors from HMS Shah

The two Rocket tubes in action, commanded by Lieutenant Cane of the “Shah”

A panoramic shot

Figures Trophy of Wales and Little Legion

Wagons and Biscuit box defences – WBritains

Rocket tubes - GICOP

Cheers

Martyn

 

[Terp152]

Wow Martyn, now that's an impressive collection and great photos. Excellent detail, right down to the individual rockets in the boxes. Love the closeup shots. Very nice. Chris

 

[GICOP]

Wow Martyn, now that's an impressive collection and great photos. Excellent detail, right down to the individual rockets in the boxes. Love the closeup shots. Very nice. Chris

Many thanks Chris, glad you liked the pictures :salute::

Cheers

Martyn

 

[aujj65]

Hi Martyn, Nice Rocket Tubes looks like an early version of a Recoiless Rifle! {bravo}}

Jeff

 

[ucla1967]

Martyn,

Great display and wonderful collection, as usual. I notice that your 60th Rifles don't have the black Maltese Crosses on their helmets like the Trophy figures do in my Ulundi display. Do you know why?

 

[GICOP]

Hi Martyn, Nice Rocket Tubes looks like an early version of a Recoiless Rifle! {bravo}}

Jeff

Many thanks Jeff :salute::

Cheers

Martyn

 

[GICOP]

Martyn,

Great display and wonderful collection, as usual. I notice that your 60th Rifles don't have the black Maltese Crosses on their helmets like the Trophy figures do in my Ulundi display. Do you know why?

Hi Mike

Many thanks :salute:: I'm not sure why the Maltese Cross is missing, probably my fault for not specifying it on my order.

Cheers

Martyn

 

[GICOP]

ANGLO ZULU WAR

Late March 1879 enroute to relieve the siege at Eshowe.

Before crossing into Zululand a Naval Brigade column passes a farm and checks directions with the farmer and his family









All figures - Little Legion and Trophy

Cheers

Martyn

 

[villagehorse]

Another interesting scene Martyn, you have a fine collection, not lacking in anything. Robin.

 

[GICOP]

Another interesting scene Martyn, you have a fine collection, not lacking in anything. Robin.

Many thanks Robin :salute::

Just lacking the space to give it all a permanent display {sm2}

Cheers

Martyn