"كتاب أزرق. برقيات أُعيد صياغتها" [و‎‎٨‎٠] (١٨٩/١٥٩)

of, at dawn on 15th, attack on this hank. Telegraphing
c.i 6. ;C p.m. 15tli he says - 'Considerable reinforcements
have been received by Turks and I estimate their strength
as no fewer than 5,000 regulars with 9 guns: it was
a,COG regular rifles and 0 guns when I arrived, hy
effectives do not now exceed 3,600 rifles due to casualties
■ . etc. in the force. The last 24 hours have decreased
my strengtn by 300 sick and 140 casualties. According
to present information, between the position now held
by enemy and Nasiriyeh another position is prepared and,
as I reported by wire this morning, the position in my
immediate front has been added to. I reouire further
reinforcements to eject the enemy from his oosition. Tor
tne location oi the enemy f s guns and concealed works
aeroolanes would oe invaluable. The superiority of fire
which should be reasonably expected by the calibre and
ranges of my artillery has not as yet been attained by
t;em. Systematic and deliberate advances in the nature of
trench warfare alone can eject enemy from his oosition.
Trenches will be advanced on both banks at all oonortunities
and position here consolidated while arrival of reinforcement
is awaited by, me.
GENERAL NIXON TO SECRETARY OP STATE P03 INDIA,
DATED 24th July 1915.
Following telegrams from General Gorringe in which
decisive victory gained by him is reported are forwarded
oy me with the greatest satisfaction and pride. ‘lumber
one, sent today, 7.30 a.m. "Successfully attacked
advanced trenches of enemy on left bank. Attack now
be ing