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being pushed up right bank by 30th Brigade, kumber two
sent, 10.30 c.m. Capture at 9.30 a.m. of advanced
trenches enemy by 30th Brigade ef ected. This brigade,
supported by gunboats, forced passages of ke;‘Mieh Canal
which were bridged by 17th Company Sappers a d Liners.
The "Samana” fought her way to entrance to creek carrying
bridging materials. Captures so far comprise about 300
nrisoners, 2 machine guns and one gun. lumber three sent,
7.35 p.m. "Advance continued after capture of enemy T s
advanced positions and enemy r s main position was captured
by 12 noon. Some 500 of enemy were killed, lost stubborn
resistance put up, many of them being shot in their
trenches. Many prisoners and 1C guns taken. Enemy
retired to Sadanawiyah position, on which we advanced
after short interval for reorganisation. This position
and remainder of enemy r s guns was successfully captured.
The majority of the enemy had by 6.15 p.m. retired into
the marshes northwards. Greatest gallantry and endurance
displayed by troops throughout action. Reports not yet
received but losses are heavy, from 300 to 400.
No. 156.
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR INDIA,
DATED 25th July 1915.
"My wire of 24th. Line of Euphrates.in continuation.
The fact that, since 5th July till today, with little or
no intermission, General Gorringe T s troops have been
fighting day and night, is evidence of the endurance
displayed