"The Zulu War" (3 Viewers)

[GICOP]

Looks like you are having great fun setting up and photographing these dioramas Joe {bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}....and more to come ^&cool

Cheers mate

Martyn

 

[The Lt.]

Thanks Robin, Martyn, Scott and Chris it sure was fun staging the series as it comes to an end............Joe.

 

[GICOP]

Thanks Robin, Martyn, Scott and Chris it sure was fun staging the series as it comes to an end............Joe.

Great pictures to end the series with Joe {bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}

Cheers mate

Martyn

 

[The Lt.]

Re: Battle for Arnhem....

TO BE CONTINUED

 

[The Lt.]

 

[The Lt.]

On the 22nd January 1879 Lord Chelmsford rode out of the camp at Isandlawana to seek out the Zulu army. He was accompanied by Lt. A. B. Milne, RN (HMS Active) who was his Naval ADC. Milne left behind his servant, Signalman 2nd class William Aynsley, who was in the camp when it was overrun. It has been reported that Aynsley was last seen with his back to a wagon laughing fighting off the Zulus with his cutlass, until one Zulu crept under the wagon and stabbed him with an assegai. Signalman Aynsley was the only member of the Royal Naval Brigade killed at the Battle of Isandlwana...........The Lt.

 

[GICOP]

On the 22nd January 1879 Lord Chelmsford rode out of the camp at Isandlawana to seek out the Zulu army. He was accompanied by Lt. A. B. Milne, RN (HMS Active) who was his Naval ADC. Milne left behind his servant, Signalman 2nd class William Aynsley, who was in the camp when it was overrun. It has been reported that Aynsley was last seen with his back to a wagon laughing fighting off the Zulus with his cutlass, until one Zulu crept under the wagon and stabbed him with an assegai. Signalman Aynsley was the only member of the Royal Naval Brigade killed at the Battle of Isandlwana...........The Lt.

Great pictures Joe and thank you for the info about Signalman 2nd class William Aynsley {bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}

Cheers mate

Martyn

 

[Buster]

A great story, an awesome one of a kind JJenkins figure and beautifully photographed ..... nicely done L-T!

{bravo}} {bravo}} {bravo}}

B.

 

[The Lt.]

Your welcome Martyn an thanks Buster for your kind words. Here's another version of Singnalman Aynsley famous last stand.

 

[GICOP]

Your welcome Martyn an thanks Buster for your kind words. Here's another version of Singnalman Aynsley famous last stand.

Could have come straight from the pages of "The Illustrated London News" or "The Graphic" Joe {bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}

Cheers

Martyn

 

[UKReb]

Great set of pictures Joe and I can add a little to Signalman Aynsley of HMS Active.

When I was stationed for awhile in Portsmouth I regularly walked through Victoria Park to get to the Naval Base. Erected there is a memorial to all the crew members of Active who were killed in the Kafir War and the Zulu War.

I distinctly remember Aynsley's name on one of the plaques as he was the only one out of a dozen or so who was killed at Isandlwana.

Bob

 

[The Lt.]

Great set of pictures Joe and I can add a little to Signalman Aynsley of HMS Active.

When I was stationed for awhile in Portsmouth I regularly walked through Victoria Park to get to the Naval Base. Erected there is a memorial to all the crew members of Active who were killed in the Kafir War and the Zulu War.

I distinctly remember Aynsley's name on one of the plaques as he was the only one out of a dozen or so who was killed at Isandlwana.

Bob

Thanks Bob for sharing the photo of the monument it's known that Aynsley was the only member of the Naval Brigade killed at Isandlwana. Funny I'm only a few miles from Portsmouth that"s New Hampshire and it's Naval Base. Hope all's been well with you and I've no doubt you'll not be missing the summer cruise. Take care.

 

[villagehorse]

Get the feeling guys with the up coming Britain's Zulu releases, this is going to inspire lots of members to produce diorama's and maintain the interest for ages yet. I know I am enthused again, cheers, Robin.

 

[The Lt.]

Like you Robin I'm looking forward to seeing what's in store for us. Ran across a few black and white photos showing members of a Naval Brigade Patrol under attack with little little chance of survival........The Lt.

 

[The Lt.]

 

[aujj65]

Nice little scene there Joe, as always. ^&cool

Jeff

 

[GICOP]

Nice little scene there Joe, as always. ^&cool

Jeff

I agree with Jeff, as usual ^&grin, great scene Joe {bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}

Cheers mate

Martyn

 

[W T Allison II]

Joe: Great photos and diorama. Thanks for posting. Tommy

 

[The Lt.]

Thanks Jeff, Martyn and Tommy as the struggle continues.

TO BE CONTINUED

 

[GICOP]

Thanks Jeff, Martyn and Tommy as the struggle continues.

TO BE CONTINUED

Great pictures Joe, glad to see it is to be continued {bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}

Cheers mate

Martyn