Inkandla Buse?

Subject: Inkandla Buse? Mon Sep 09, 2013 9:05 pm

Inkandla Bush. Does anyone know where this is, in conjunction with the first invasion. How far from RD and Isandlwana?

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Hi Lh,
65,5km from Isandlwana , bearing 131.25deg ( ie NW of Eshowe)

regards,

barry

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Roughly 47 miles

Subject: Re: Inkandla Buse? Wed Sep 11, 2013 8:48 am

Was it ever established, as fact that the Zulus were in this area possibly moving towards Isandlwana ect. Chelmsford in a letter to Frere states he does not believe they were there?

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LH, who told him they were there in the first place?

Was this anything to do with the letter reprimanding Durnford, for listening to that bishop!

Subject: Re: Inkandla Buse? Thu Sep 12, 2013 7:46 am

Its not a logical route from Ondini to Isandlwana. It would involve a massive detour heading South West first. If there was an impi there its more than likely it was heading towards the middle drift.
Considering the lack of solid intelligence surrounding the whole invasion I cant see where the knowledge of an impi in the Nkandla area would originate

Cheers

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It was that Dutch chap? Vinni something?

Subject: Re: Inkandla Buse? Thu Sep 12, 2013 8:45 pm

Dave. Mr Finnin's reported the large force in that area!

Chelmsford letter to Frere dated 21 Jan 1879

Subject: Inkandla Buse ? Fri Sep 13, 2013 2:56 am

Dave you are referring to Cornelius Vijn who was a guest ( prisoner ) of Ceteswayo during the War . Vijn was from memory was at Ulundi when the war started .
90th.

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Thanks 90th

Did this chap survive the Zulu War?

Subject: Inkandla Buse ? Sat Sep 14, 2013 1:39 am

Yes John , he wrote a book about his times in Zululand . Vijn was a Dutch trader in Zululand . The book can be cheap on-line if you wish to search for it .
90th You need to study mo

Subject: Re: Inkandla Buse? Sat Sep 14, 2013 8:38 am

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