‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 2. (From 18th October to 10th November 1914 inclusive). War with Turkey Declared 31st October 1914.’
- Holding institution:
- British Library. India Office Records and Private Papers
- Data provider:
- Qatar National Library
- Title:
- ‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 2. (From 18th October to 10th November 1914 inclusive). War with Turkey Declared 31st October 1914.’
- Date:
- 1914/1914
- Description:
- Abstract: The volume contains a chronological list of brief summaries of papers relating to the activities of the Indian Expeditionary Force D (also known as the Mesopotamia Expeditionary Force) between 18 October and 10 November 1914. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include telegrams and a statement of transport sailings.A summary of the contents of this volume is pasted on the leading flyleaf under the subheading ‘Move up Persian Gulf’:‘33rd Cavalry mobilized’‘16th Brigade arrived Bahrain’‘Despatch of troops made public’‘War declared with Turkey [Ottoman Empire]’‘Another brigade ordered for “D”’‘Force “D” ordered to Fao’‘Fao occupied’‘18th Brigade and Divisional Headquarters sailed’‘Remainder 6th Division ordered to Shatt-al-Arab’The volume also includes information about the preparation of supplies and equipment, as well as details of intelligence regarding the activities of Turkish forces.A summary of contents for the previous volume is pasted on the inside front cover.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 81; these numbers are printed, and are located in the bottom centre of the recto side of each folio. The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers, nor does it include the leading and ending flyleaves.Dimensions: 21x33cm
- Language:
- English
- Type:
- Archival file
- Type (Narrower):
- Other Texts
- Type (Broader):
- Text
- Subject:
- Military deployment
Military intelligence
Government of the Ottoman Empire - Geographic region:
- Bahrain
Mesopotamia
Persian Gulf - Rights:
- رخصة حكومة مفتوحة
- Identifier:
- 81055/vdc_100000000112.0x0001ce_ar
81055/vdc_100000000112.0x0001ce_en
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3224
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3224