CHAPTER V.

GALLIPOLI.

Some account of the Gallipoli Peninsula--The naval and military operations--Anzac Day--Arrival at Alexandria--Embarking on the "Ivernia"--Prejudices--Through the Grecian Archipelago--The "Southland"--In Mudros Bay--Closing the mail--In touch with the "Aragon"--Transhipping to the "Sarnia"--The last stage--The first glimpse of battle--Impressions--Landing in the "beetles"--Waterfall Gully--The first casualty--Contact with the 4th Brigade--Move to the Apex--Description of the position--Holding the salient--Condition of the trenches--Artillery support--Telephones--Dugouts--The New Zealanders --Attitude of the enemy--Sniping with field guns--Bombs, mortars, and catapults--Broomstick bombs. =Page 58.=