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Naval Brigade landing parties were a feature of Victorian campaigns and the Zulu War was no exception.In the aftermath of Isandlwana HMS Shah was diverted from a homeward journey and landed most of …

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A gold rush or gold fever is a discovery of gold that brings an onrush of miners seeking their fortune.Major gold rushes took place in the 19th century in the United States, Canada, Australia, Greec …

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Although initially the Carthaginian army was composed only of Citizens of Phoenician origin, it saw increased recruitment of contingents of mercenaries and allies a necessity in order to realize the …

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Cretan archers were a well known class of warrior whose specialist skills were extensively utilized by many ancient armies. They were especially valued in armies such as those of the Greek city sta …

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THE BATTLE OF KADESH, 1274BC,THE HITTITE EMPIRE.Between the 15th and 13th centuries BC, the Hittites were one of the dominant powers of the near east, and clashed with the other main three powers, …

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THE FRENCH ARMYLALLY’S (IRISH) REGIMENTDuring the Seven Years War the regiment was ranked 109th, and was under the command of Thomas Arthur Comte de Lally-TollendalOn March 6 1757, the 2nd battali …

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The Battle of Gingindhlovu was fought on 2nd April 1879 between a British relief column sent to break the siege at Eshowe, and a Zulu impi of king Cetshwayo.The British soldier would refer to it as …

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Last week we shared some images of the room trading in the lead-up to the show. Today's images will show what the Sunday show looked like. If there aren't a lot of visitors in the images, this is beca …

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Thomas Gunn is making a few version of the American Chaffee tank, pre-orders only. Price will be approx. AU$475, and will come with 3 tank crew figures. Contact us now on mail@toysoldiers.com.au wit …

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The Inca Empire was the largest empire in pre-Columbian America.The Inca civilization rose from the Peruvian highlands sometime in the early 13th Century. The administrative, political and military …

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The Inca Empire was the largest empire in pre-Columbian America.The Inca civilization rose from the Peruvian highlands sometime in the early 13th Century. The administrative, political and military …

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ZULU STRATEGYThe Zulu strategy, faced with the inevitable British invasion of Zululand, King Cetshweyo was determined to inflict a decisive defeat on the invaders. Knowing the British possessed ov …

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