The troops were landed in two trips, the operation occupying about half
an hour, this in spite of the fact that the landing was vigorously
opposed, the surprise being only partially effected.
The disembarkation of the main body was at once proceeded with. The
operations were somewhat delayed owing to the transports having to
remain a considerable distance from the shore in order to avoid the
howitzer and field-guns' fire brought to bear on them and also the fire
from warships stationed in the Narrows, Chanak.