Item 01: Eric Susman war diary, 1 January 1915-4 April 1916 - Page 170
Primary tabs
Transcription
[Page 170]
Tuesday 1 June 1915
Aug. 6th
Brigadier's speech – general advance ordered – Ian Hamilton's special order issued – "Soldiers of the old army and of the new. Some of you have already won imperishable renown at our first landing, or have since built up our position foothold upon the peninsula, yard by yard, with deeds of heroism and endurance. Others have arrived just in time to take part in our next great fight against Germany & Turkey, the would be oppressors of the rest of the human race.
You veterans are about to add fresh lustre to your arms. Happen what may, so much at least is certain.
As to you soldiers of the new formation, you are privileged indeed to have the chance vouchsafed to you of playing a decisive part in events which may hold the birth of a new and happier world. You stand for the great cause of freedom. In the hour of trial remember this, and the faith that