Turkish prisoners at the Dardanelles are taken in batches for a daily dip in the blue waters which wash the shores of the peninsula. The Turks at first objected to this compulsory wash, which was insisted upon for hygienic reasons. They soon became accustomed to it, however, and from the smiling faces in the picture have evidently been taught to regard it as a pleasure instead of a hardship. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 94 wordsThis picture gives an interesting glampse of the Red Cross work in connection with the Dardenellos campaign. An ambulance waggon is seen making its way along one of the rough roads which wind among the rugged gullies of the peninsula. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 50 wordsThe French troops have taken a gallant share in the hardships of the Dardanelies campaign, and here, as on the battlefields of Flanders, have shown the world that the oft-expressed view that the French is an offers and decadent race, is entirely mistaken. This fine study depicts a French offer acting as despatch rider at ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 77 wordsThe greatest attention is paid by the mounted troops engaged in the Gallipoll campaign to the welfare and comfort of their horses. The picture shows a dugout constructed for the protection of horses. These dug-outs are not roofed in, as are those which are occupied by the men. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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The Mirror of Australia (Sydney, NSW : 1915 - 1917), Sun 17 Oct 1915, Page 24
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