2nd Natal Mounted RiflesThe 2nd 'Volunteer' Mounted Rifle company to serve the British army during the Anglo-Zulu War. The Mounted rifles employ skimish tactics, they are excellent marksmen and are very mobile, perfect for annoying the hell out of Zulu's. Some Noteworthy HistorySoon afterwards came the most exciting incident in Cpl. Ashby's career. The force he was attached to was ordered to capture Umbeline's stronghold, on the top of Zhlobane Mountain. They were 500 strong, and in charge of Col. Weatherly. The only chance of reaching the summit was by scaling a narrow pass. The Zulus, armed with rifles and assegais, fought bard to prevent the British force reaching the top. but by making the attack at day break, the latter, in the face of tremendous obstacles, attained their object. A rapid breakfast was being partaken, when it was discovered that the mountain was surrounded by a vast horde of Zulus. An attempt was made to descend on the his little party endeavoured to fight their way down, and at last he and a man named Andrew Gemmell, now living in New Zealand, were the only ones left. With their faces to the foe, firing as they retired, they kept the Zulus at bay. Then an unfortunate thing happened, Cpl. Ashby's rifle burst, but,- fortunately for him, Col. Buller, afterwards Sir Redvers Buller, who was one of the, party, came galloping by, and offered to 'take him up behind him. Col. Buller was a heavy man, and his horse was a light one, and realizing this, Cpl. Ashby declined his generous offer. But the Colonel stayed with him, and, Cpl. Ashby having picked up a rifle and ammunition from a fallen comrade, the two men retired, firing whenever a foeman showed himself. They eventually reached the main camp, and for this service, ns well as for saving the lives of two fellow-officers on the same occasion, Col. Buller received the Victoria Cross. Out of 500 men who made the attack on the Zjilobane Mountain, more than, 300 met their death. The next day the battle of Campbell's Hill was fought, and shortly afterwards the battle of Ulundi took place, when the British force, under Lord Chelmsford,. Inflicted a terrible defeat on the enemy. This was Cpl. Ashby's last fight. Within 12 days Cetewayo was captured and the war was over. Cpl. Ashby subsequently came to Australia.
About the RegimentThis is a newly set up regiment for the Anglo-Zulu War mod. It'll be a relaxed regiment attending a couple of events a week and hopefully having lots of fun. If you are interested in joining a mounted rifle regiment then please either contact me through this thread or add my steam Angry_Piper. This regiment is open to all timezones though it shall be based in the EUApplicationsAll aplicants accepted so long as they obey these rules:
1. They have an amazing mustache (sideburns also accepted)
2. Must obey all orders no matter how bizarre
3. If your horse runs off then go get it
Soon to be famous Quotes"Those Zulus are in need of bullets"
"oh damn there goes my horse"
