"Shell Green," just behind the pits of the 7th Battery's 18 pound field guns, taken by
Captain C.E.W. Bean - numerous spent 18 pound shell casings can be seen dumped
at centre left,with 3 of the Battery's ammunition limbers parked at background right.
[Courtesy of Australian War Memorial - G00935]
May 3rd Monday
In the morning + afternoon we were again shelled + although they landed one percussion in the parapet of No 1 gun no one was hit.
In the morning + afternoon we were again shelled + although they landed one percussion in the parapet of No 1 gun no one was hit.
Monday 3rd May
Heavy cannonade this morning by navy. Our guns also
at work early. I hear the enemy inflicted losses on our 4th Brigade about 5
A.M. this morning. The old 6" guns on our right flank again opened and
fired a few rounds, but No 1 gun 7th battery stopped her. Heavy guns from
direction of Fort 32 on the Dardanelles also fired many rounds at Transports
and Men O’ War. One transport appeared to be hit, but not seriously damaged.
General Bridges with naval officers and Col MacLagan also myself discussed
sending demolition party to Gaba Tepe at 4.30 AM tomorrow. Navy to land men,
who will be covered by our Artillery fire and that from destroyers. Fresh gun
emplacements being made for alternative use. Major Browne now connected up by
Phone. His two guns are in action. The 6" gun again opened fire this
evening, but we located and stopped him. So far he has done no damage. The
shells are lead coated and have no copper driving bands.
A very quiet night and little shooting.
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