Details of the Landing.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 6, 7 May 1915, Page 5

Details of the Landing.

"HIGHLY SATISFACTORY." UNSURPASSED COURAGE AND SKILL. AT POINT BLANK RANCE. (ltec-eived 10.55 a.m.) United Pbem Assort A-runt. London, May 6. Replying to Mr Bonar Law, the Premier Mr 'Asquith detailed the landing at the Dardanelles. The operations commenced at three important points sinuxltaneonsly on the 25th in face of much opposition from entrenched infantry with artillery. By nightfall on the 29th, 1000 had landed, the Indians being held up for the whole day, hut eventually they succeeded in a fine attack in taking- up a position enabling them to cover the disembarkation of the remainder of the forces. The landing of the 'Australians and New Zealanders was opposed by heavy fire at point blank range, but they carried tslie position with a rush, and the attack was pushed forward with the greatest dash. The French la tided on the Asiatic side, and advanced with great gallantry, the whole landing being magnificently supported by the naval forces. The losses during the operations were heavy. Disembarkation, continued on the 26th, every attack being repulsed. The troops on the 27th were firmly established across the Peninsula. The ]N"ew Zealanders and Australians defeated every counterattack, and by May 2, the position' everywhere was consolidated. The successful performance of this difficult operation in face of determined opposition displayed 'unsurpassed courage and skill on the part of the troops. The operations are now being continued and pressed on under highly satisfactory conditions.