Item 01: Frank Hurley war diary, 21 August-28 October 1917 - Page 120
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[Page 120]
3rd October
Went to headquarters & photographed the 1st Anzac Staff. I met General Birdwood who spoke with me re my resignation & he said he hoped to fix matters up. I am however, inflexible, & if my end be not obtained under no consideration will I retain office.
I remained at Steenvorde all day, taking a rest cure. The battle is to come off tomorrow when we intend taking the ridge in front of Zonnebek. The weather is becoming very wintry & considerable rains fell during the night. Given two fine days & we will gain our objective beyond doubt. The mass of artillery is appalling & nothing can withstand against it. Our supplies of shells & munitions is endless & one cannot but feel sorry for the wretched devils on the Boche side. Germany cannot win & might just as well give up,