Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 234
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we in turn have equally strafed those of the enemy.
German planes were today endeavouring to get over our gun positions but our AA guns kept them back. We are doing some more strafing today.
General Christian and his staff here again this afternoon.
Secured some old photos of positions here and aerial photos.
Benson is making me a few sketches of the locality in colour.
Wednesday 12th July
Attended at Div HQrs. during early morning. Informed Division is moving south, but its Artillery is not to go at present. Court Martial at 10 AM No arrangements made. Prisoner's friend did not appear. Witnesses late. Had to let the matter slide.
Reported to 6th and 4th Divs. also 1st Anzac. Finally got matters settled and arranged to convene at 10 AM tomorrow.
Batteries wire cutting during afternoon. Arranged for billets at Croix de Bac to which place we go tomorrow after handing over to General Christian. Gen. Coates, CRA, 61st Division adjoining on the south called on me together with his Brigade Major.
Thursday 13th July
Moved into new Quarters lately occupied by General Legge at Croix de Bac. Attended Court Martial at 10 AM Spent the whole day on the cases. Sent Capt. Baker (Judge Advocate) home to Ballieul in the car.
Batteries moved out of the line and handed over to 5th Aust Div (also Group Commanders). A good deal of firing during the night.
Friday 14th July
Again attended Court Martial at La Rolanderie Farm. Adjourned for lunch and resumed at 3 PM. Prisoners (Officers) found guilty and both sentenced to be cashiered. Very unpleasant task. General Godley called to see me during the evening to inform me of the forthcoming operation in the Sector. I have been attached to 2nd Anzac staff, and my batteries are loaned to 5th Division who are now in the line to supplement their artillery. The 5th Aus Div and the 61st Div whose boundaries adjoin are to have an attack during the next two days. They are being supported by extra infantry, my Batteries, and an added number of heavy guns.