Item 01: Dudley V. Walford diary, 23 September 1914 - 13 August 1916 - Page 78

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[Page 78]

As the 4th Brigade were in reserve they did not arrive at their destination until 5 PM on the afternoon of April 25 so on our journey we obtained a clear view of the conditions at Helles, & from all appearances the spectacles from the sea was much the same as at Anzac. Warships firing broadsides in quick succession & transports in great numbers, some empty, some loaded with troops to be landed were well out to sea, depicting a veritable battle field of mobile infantry advancing to the attack, together with a fine display of bombardment from the warships which were partly obscured by the gloomy atmosphere. It must

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