“At the same time enemy barrage came down, and both Tank ‘Canada’ and Tank ‘Cuidich’n Rich’ received direct hits. Five of the crew remained with the infantry, and assisted in repelling a counter-attack, two of the men being wounded. “... Tank ‘Cape Colony’ arrived at Low Farm and proceeded in front of the infantry. Came under heavy shell-fire and bellied. Whilst unditching, Tanks ‘Cyprus’ and ‘Culloden’ were observed under heavy fire from anti-Tank guns, which were in position on the high ground beyond. Both ‘Cyprus’ and ‘Culloden’ were seen to be hit. “‘Cape Colony’ then came under heavy M.G. fire from both flanks. On request of infantry ‘Cape Colony’ proceeded to a wood on right flank, where they were held up. “Although not fired upon from the Tank, several enemy machine-gunners surrendered to the infantry, on seeing the Tank approach. ‘Cape Colony’ now turned N.E. towards Beck House, where a good view of anti-Tank guns, which had been shelling ‘Cyprus’ and ‘Culloden,’ was obtained. Whilst manœuvring to take these guns in flank or rear, the Tank sank in a swamp, water rising to the engine cover. Boche aeroplanes circled low overhead whilst unsuccessful attempts were made to unditch. Enemy shelling then became very heavy, so Lewis guns were taken out and Tank locked up. “... Flag Tank ‘Cumbrae’ was delayed half an hour by bellying in a trench near Bill Cottage, went in front of the infantry towards second objective. Opened fire on enemy who were disappearing in direction of Delva Farm. Ground was quite water-logged, and Tank bellied in a borrow pit. Whilst digging out was fired at by a sniper, and by an aeroplane flying low overhead. Time was then zero plus 9 hours (_i.e._, 12.50 p.m.). “... Tank ‘Caithness’ came under sniper and machine-gun fire near Beck House. No bullets penetrated armour-plating. Proceeded in company with Tank ‘Carstairs,’ which silenced enemy M.G. fire. Cameron Highlanders then advanced, and Tank followed, bellied near Zonnebeke Stream. Mud was up to floor level and door of sponson was pushed off its hinges. Enemy aeroplane circled overhead, and fired on them whilst attempting to unditch. Eventually Tank ‘Carstairs’ came to the rescue, and Tank was got clear.