Item 01: Cameron Robertson war diary, 18October-20 December 1914 - Page 27

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the continent. She was travelling very fast.
We are now going through the "Gates of Hell". Gee!! but it earns its name
Wireless message picked up. Indian troops gallantly re-take some trenches lost yesterday capturing three German Officers, 100 men, 1 motor and three machine guns.
Yesterday 2 British Battleships Severely bombarded points of military significance. Ziebruge French Government reports violent infantry attacks especially in Argonne otherwise no change.
Russian Government reports continued fighting in Poland. One corps captured 5000 Germans and many machine guns Successful fighting reported from Caucausus.
Zepplin Airship factory at Frederichs Haven attacked by British Naval Aeroplanes and severely damaged one British Officer being wounded & captured.