Item 01: Thomas Goodwin war diary, 25 April 1915-22 July 1916 - Page 141
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[Page 141]
purpose for which this bomb is used for is, the destruction of sand bags used in the construction of parapets. The Sgt major and Q.M. of D Bty 66 Brigade up for Court Martial. Drunk on duty. They are to be tried tomorrow 22inst
22/11/1915
A terrific attack and bombardment by the enemy last night, beginning at 5 oclock. They must have sent over 2,000 shells, it lasted all night. The Eskie lines of trenches are as level as a billiard table, all the parapets blown down. Terrible slaughter amongst our men, legs and arms strewn about all over the place. We held our own. The Turks charged, they were driven back with fearful losses, we gained 3 more trenches. It was a terrible night. Bitterly cold, wind blowing a gale, and light rain. Even now at 4.20 P.M. the Artillery are blazing away. This is the fiercest fighting since June the 4th. All this happened on our left flank, our weakest point. It was held by the Scottish Regiments
23/11/1915
Bitterly cold again. Terrific shooting last night. A fair amount of Artillery fire today.
Peninsula press No 88. 15/11/1915