Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1915-08-26
British Victory Confirmed

Dy LUUl> LuSdI IlO"llC
Mudros, near eastern base OF allies,
Aug. 20, via Athens, Greece, Aug: 21.
.-Throu gh a bold stroke the British
army has dealt the Turks humiliat-
ing and disastrous reverse, resulting
in the capture and destruction OF the
main lines of communication between
Constantinople and the forces defend
ing the 'Gallipoli peninsula, thus en-,
tirely cutting off the ammunition and
food supply which has moved down
the peninsula from the base to the
army in the field. This strategic sue
cess, it is calculated by the allies, will
equal the effect upon the Balkan po-
'litical situation Of the fall of War
saw.
Surrender Is Inevitable
The decentralization and surrender
of the Turkish ARM defending
'Gallipoli peninsula are predicted for
the near future. The opening of the
Dardanelles and the eventful fall of
Constantinople are now said to be in
evitable and it is only a matter of
time before the twentieth century
crusaders will raise the standard of
Christianity on the mosque Of St.
Sofia.
The result was brought about by a
gigantic ruse. Huge and heavily
equipped forces were concentrated by
the British and French on various in
land bases. near the Asia Minor sea-
coast. The allies made great dis
play, indicating an intention to in
wade Asia Minor. "Th@reupon the
Turks threw every resource of the ma
ton into the defense of the seacoast
of the Asiatic provinces.
Allies Land at Night
Suddenly during the night of Au-
gust 13 thousands of troops at half
q dozen bases embarked on transports
destroyers and trawlers and steamed
hastily to an unknown rendezvous.
Like thunderbolt from a clear sky
the British invaded Gallipoi peninsula
at Suvia bay, where the Turks were
hopelessly unprepared" for an assault.
gathered in the Gulf Of Saros from all
points Of the compass. There were
hundreds Of transports, destroyers
khaki-clad soldiers, who were brim-
with eagerness.
Turk ARMIES Isolated
The huge expeditionary force-one
of the largest ever launched at the
heart of the enemy's country-was
flung against the Turks at a spot
where they least expected it. The
landing was orderly, scientific and
unopposed, and it was followed by
rapid advance to a position four miles
inland, which was Immediately for
titled.
This move entirely severed the enc
my's lines of communication, with the
rsult that 100000 Turks, or what is
left of the seven army corps defend
ing the peninsula. are nearly sur
rounded and virtually besieged. The
enemy's retreat is now impossible.
Entirely cut off from escape, it must
either fight to the death or surrender.
1t is now question of how long
the Turks can subsist on the supplies
they have. 1t viii be an utter i'm
possibility for them to ge enough for
their daily needs because the British
munication.
During Saturday night the Turks
command both land and sea COM
mobilized about 10000 men and at
daybreak flung them against various
points of the British line. The British
made many violent counter attacks
and both sides were supported by con-
siderable artillery.
Toward night the battle front FORM
ed an irregular semi-circle centering
on Suvia Bay and having a radius Of
five miles. The Turks battered away
NIGHTLY on the British, massing forces
at one point, then suddenly shifting
the attack to another point, but they
were unable to move the British back
anywhere.
On Monday, the second morning af-
ter the landing, the British made
violent right flank attack, putting the
enemy entirely to rout, with terrific
loss and joined the Australian and
New Zealand forces holding the terri
tory to the north Of Gabe Tepe.