Turk on the flank along with the 5th, the 6th and 8th being in support
and reserve. We marched out about 4 o'clock, moving first south and then
south-east. Meanwhile the battle was obviously increasing in intensity,
and when we halted previous to extending, we could see the Turk shrapnel
severely peppering a high ridge in front where a detachment of the
Australian Light Horse, having resumed their horses, were gradually
massing for a charge.

[Illustration: _PLATE II_

1. Group of Officers. _N.B._--Fleur de Lys

2. Ridge occupied on August 5th, 1916

3. Issue of Water--Morning of August 5th, 1916

4. In Katia, August 6th, 1916]

With the 5th on our right we extended into lines about 2,000 yards from
what appeared to be the Turkish position on a ridge to our front. As we
swept into view the enemy opened fire at long range, but very soon it
was evident that they had no stomach left for a further fight. They were
extremely exhausted with their exertions of the previous days,
particularly of the past twenty-four hours, and the sight of lines of
fresh British Infantry moving steadily toward them was more than their
jaded bodies and nerves could stand. As our men climbed the enemy's
ridge white flags began to appear. They were the long white sandbags
carried by every Turk, and very convenient for their purpose. Large
bodies surrendered and they were collected and sent to the rear.
Meanwhile the Colonials had swept round the hill away to the right, and