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'THE HAZE OBSCURES MUCH'

'THE HAZE OBSCURES MUCH'

What did Lt. Milne actually see from Lord Chelmsford's breakfast spot during the battle of iSandlwana?

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Ian Knight
Oct 20, 2024
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‘The haze obscures much’ – actor Chris Chittell as Milne in the film Zulu Dawn. In fact this scene, of Milne with his telescope, was cut from the final print.

As you drive along the main Nquthu-Babanango road there’s a turn-off to the right at the enticingly named (but perhaps less visually appealing) Silutshana Tea Shop which will take you along new dir…

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