A BIG ATTACK.
In the early morning of the 26th the Turks repeatedly tried to drive the Colonials from their position. The latter made local counter-at-tacks and drove away the enemy with the bayonet, which the Turks would never face. Overnight, the Turks were largely reinforced. They prepared a big assault from the north-east. The movement began at 9.30 a.m. From the ships we could see the enemy creeping along the hilltops endeavouring to approach under cover. He also brought, more guns and plastered the position with shrapnel, while rifle and machine gun fire became unceasing. Seven warships crept close in, with the Queen Elizabeth further out, as a kind of chaperone. Each covered a section and opened a terrific bombardment of the heights and valleys beyond.
A s the Turkish infantry advanced they met every kind of shell which our warships carry, from "Lizzie's" 15-inch shrapnel to 12----pcunders. The shooting was excellent, yet owing to the splendid cover afforded, the Turks advanced gallantly while their artillery not only shelled our positions but tried to drive off the ships.
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Northern Advocate, 8 May 1915, Page 5
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179A BIG ATTACK. Northern Advocate, 8 May 1915, Page 5
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