9. Helles: The evacuation (destruction of stores and ammunition).

Details

Type of record: Temporary

Related people: Perry, Robert Charles, 1892-1965.

Date(s): 13-14/01/1916

Size and medium: 1 painting

Persistent link: https://explore.library.leeds.ac.uk/special-collections-explore/105717

Description: On reverse: "9. The evacuation from Helles on the night of Jan. 13th.-14th, 1916. Store tents fired and ammunition dumps exploded electrically at a gun signal from "Queen Elizabeth" at 2 a.m. The most awe-inspiring sight I have ever seen. Drawn from memory in hospital."