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David McK (3632 KP) rated Sharpe's Waterloo (1997) in Movies

Jan 8, 2023 (Updated Jan 8, 2023)  
Sharpe's Waterloo (1997)
Sharpe's Waterloo (1997)
1997 |
7
7.0 (1 Ratings)
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The final part in the original run of TV movies based on the Bernard Cornwell books of the same name (although there was another such book to go at the time - 'Sharpe's Devil'), in which the now-retired Sharpe - alongside Harper, Hagman and Harris - find themselves partaking in the final decisive battle of the Napoleonic Wars: that of Waterloo.

As befits such an epic battle, this is an epic retelling of the events of the same (although, as always, liberties are taken and the lack of budget sometimes shows!)
  
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David McK (3632 KP) rated Zulu (1964) in Movies

Nov 9, 2025 - 4:20 PM  
Zulu (1964)
Zulu (1964)
1964 | Classics, Drama, War
1964 retelling of the Defence of Rorke's Drift, which is one of the most famous last-stands in military history, and where a small force of British redcoats holds off their vastly numerically superior (albeit armed with less sophisticated weaponry) Zulu force.

The engagement itself takes place shortly (on the same day as) after the Battle of Iswandhlana, with the defence taking place on 22-23 January 1879, and saw the most number of Victoria Crosses awarded to the survivors of an battle - perhaps in an attempt to deflect attention from their earlier defeat?
  
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Bird (1704 KP) rated The Hobbit in Books

May 12, 2017  
The Hobbit
The Hobbit
J.R.R. Tolkien | 1937 | Children
10
8.4 (144 Ratings)
Book Rating
Tolkien's brilliance for character creation and description (3 more)
The underlying tone of loyalty, love and dedication between Sam and Frodo
The Battle Of The Five Armies climax
The suspense will keep you turning those pages
An imaginative, beautiful adventure story
  
Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game
Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game
2012 | Bluff, Collectible Components, Entertainment, Flight / Aviation, Miniatures
This game is so much fun, who wouldn't want to have an X-Wing battle? It's best played in a larger group. It's also easy to learn how to play, which is always a good thing with board games.
  
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    Art of War: Red Tides

    Art of War: Red Tides

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    Team up and battle against commanders from all around the world. In Art of War: Red Tides, victory...