Blake diary, 1917-1919 / Frank Blake - Page 190

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over again. Scorpions bad here also snakes. Fortunately we are at present camped near water thus having the opportunity of a shower & bath. Wednesday June 19
Turks shelled today. Badly hit Jericho. From our camp can be seen the hills of Moab where the Turks have a strong position. In these hills the big gun known as Jericho Jane is situated.
Thursday June 20
Heat very bad. Turks concentrating near River Jordan. With the exception of Artillery fire the front has of late been very quiet. Heard first class lecture on Malaria.

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