‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 31. PART II. (From 16th to 28th February 1917).’
- 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 31. PART II. (From 16th to 28th February 1917).’
- Date:
- 1916/1917
- 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 16 and 28 February 1917. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include: letters, telegrams, notes, reports, tables, and memoranda.An index to the contents of this volume and a summary of the contents can be found at IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3270. The volume concerns:Appreciations [reports] and intelligence summaries from the Directorate of Military OperationsTwo diaries of information from 3 February 1917 and 10 February 1917 covering: climate and floods; sanitary reforms in Ashar, Basrah [Basra]; the history of Engineer Field Park, IEF D; The Young Men’s Christian Association in Mesopotamia; Port administration and river conservancy; Inland Water Transport; the Egyptian Labour Corps; Medical concerns; Aviation; Prisoners of War; captions of photographs sent to the Chief of the General Staff, IndiaThe death of the Sheikh of Koweit [Kuwait] and the succession of Sheikh Salim Bin Mubarak [Shaikh Sālim bin Mubārak Āl Ṣabāḥ]Reinforcements and labour requirements for Force DBritish control of the Dahra BendCommunications between river stationsHealth and morale of Turkish [Ottoman] troopsAmmunition suppliesCooking arrangements for the 3rd Brahmans [Brahmins]British attacks on the Sannaiyat [As Sina‘yat] positionThe crossing of the Tigris at Shumran [Ash Shumrani]Retreat of the Turkish army and the British pursuitSupply of meat, including frozen meatMilitary, medical, and food suppliesReports from the Royal Flying Corps of machines in service and pilots availableProvision and movements of river craft.The following tables appear:A fixed programme of transport sailings on folios 31-32The numbers of sick and wounded on folios 39-41 and 110Ration strength of Force D on folios 42-44, 74-77, 94-95, and 155-158The strength of Force D on folios 78-93Distribution of Force D on folios 135-139Distribution of the Turkish army on folios 55-64 and 143-153.Physical description: The foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 163; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. An additional foliation sequence is also present in parallel between ff 3-161; these numbers are printed and are located in the bottom centre of the recto side of each folio.Dimensions: 21 x 33cm
- Language:
- English
- Type:
- Archival file
- Type (Narrower):
- Other Texts
- Type (Broader):
- Text
- Subject:
- Climate
Emir of Kuwait - Geographic region:
- Shumran
Sannaiyat
Mesopotamia - Rights:
- رخصة حكومة مفتوحة
- Identifier:
- 81055/vdc_100000000112.0x0001fd_ar
81055/vdc_100000000112.0x0001fd_en
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3271
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3271