ASSISTANCE FOR THE TURKS.
MUST DEPEND ON THE WEATHER. BERLIN NEWSPAPER'S PREDICTION. BERLIN, Sept. 21. ■ The "Berliner Lokal Anzeiger," in a review of the Gallipoli Peninsula fighting, says:—"The approach of the; equinox, with its south-easterly storms,. does not give the Allies much time; hence the Turks must expect a general offensive immediately. Later on 'the weather will impose a calm for the winter..- ■>•.■ ■ "": :
"Although the sandy ground offers a good anchorage, the strongest ships can only stay in the Gulf of Saros during a storm by straining their engines to the utmost. The activity of lighters will be out of the question for days and weeks.
"It is easy to see what this means for an army on a small strip of land. The conditions of the Anglo-French camp after a five days' storm will be terrible to contemplate. Hence one great attack is expected, and then — finis! The elements will do their work, supported by the bayonets of the gallant Anatolians."
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXXV, Issue 8250, 22 September 1915, Page 5
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