Topic: BatzG - Anzac
The Battle of Anzac Cove
Gallipoli, 25 April 1915
2nd Infantry Brigade Signals - No. 51
2nd Infantry Brigade, AIF, Signals - No. 51
The following is a transcription of the Signal No. 51 of the 2nd Infantry Brigade, AIF, which forms part of a series which illustrates the chaos and problems experienced in executing their role in the landings at Anzac on 25 April 1915.
Aust Div
KB67 25/4/15 AAA
Begins:
Sixth Reports attack threatening on left of fourth on its right. I think reserve half Battalion of eighth has been taken into firing line fifth sixth seventh wan ammunition Eighth supplied seventh reports small attack in front not able to estimate strength. A gap between left of fifth and third Bde of 300 yds which fifth cannot fill. Fifth was enfiladed from its left by enemy guns all afternoon
Ends.
2 AIB
224 R H
10.25 pm
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Further Reading:
The Battle of Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, 25 April 1915
The Battle of Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, 25 April 1915, 2nd Infantry Brigade, Roll of Honour
The Battle of Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, 25 April 1915, AIF, Roll of Honour
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Citation: The Battle of Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, 25 April 1915, 2nd Infantry Brigade Signals - No. 51