Hidden from the eyes of the Turks, large platforms were cut below the skyline of the hillsides to accommodate the troops, some capable of holding up to five hundred men. Existing communication trenches were widened, whilst new ones were dug silently during the night. Whilst all this was going on, life between the lines continued as normal, with sniping, bombing and shelling continuing like clockwork. To the Turks all appeared to be normal, although they were sure to know something was occurring. Rifles and ammunition were carefully checked, and rechecked, between which activities the men wrote up their diaries, took some last minute photos, and wrote their letters home.

Turkish shelling also continued during the night, with special attention to the beach and communication areas. Considering the number of men landing, very few casualties were caused. Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Beeston, officer commanding Australian 4 Field Ambulance, recalled the occasion in his book, Five Months At Anzac: