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Troubles around the world, as seen by The Graphic in London in 1867

Morosi's stronghold

Morosi’s stronghold

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A short story: Chipepo’s Box

Baobab Photo taken by daveandlolo

Baobab in the Zambezi Valley in Zimbabwe
Photo taken by daveandlolo

Chipepo swipes at the flies that cling to his left eye. He rubs a gnarled knuckle into the eye’s inflamed corner and sighs.  He leans back against the tree.

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Ken Gillings on battles, Isandlwana, Rorke’s Drift, and VCs

Ken Gillings in full swing at Isandlwana

Ken Gillings in full swing at Isandlwana

First an apology – in a previous post on The Phraser I stated, incorrectly, that the defence of Rorke’s Drift earned the highest number of Victoria Crosses ever for a single action.  I was wrong.

I turned to Ken Gillings for advice. He allowed me to use the article that follows to clarify the position.

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