‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 33. PART II. (From 16th to 30th April 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 33. PART II. (From 16th to 30th April 1917.)’
- Date:
- 1917/1917
- 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 30 April 1917. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include: telegrams, letters, and memoranda containing instructions and reports.The volume mostly relates to:Supplies for Force D, including: weapons, ammunition, road transport, and rationsPlans for moving reinforcements between Mesopotamia, Egypt, and FranceConstruction and transportation of rivercraft from India to MesopotamiaProposals to store ammunition locally rather than in IndiaDetails of tonnage [amounts of cargo] transported on railways and riversMatters relating to railways constructionTurkish [Ottoman] troops: movements; status at various lines in Mesopotamia; weapon supplies; plans to retire to Mosul; and extracts of distribution for week ending 17 April (ff 30-31) and week ending 24 April (ff 96-97)Discussions about Force D providing food and grain to the Russian forces under General Pavloff [Pavlov]Cordial attitude of the Mujtahids of Kerbela [Karbala] and Nejef [An-Najaf] towards touring British political officersIssues relating to staffingIntelligence from the Caucasus Military AgencyIntelligence from the General Officer Commanding, Egypt, especially in relation to the Turkish 18th Army CorpsUpdates from the Tigris line, especially around Samarra [Samarra’] and Istabulat [Istablat], including a resumé of operations on the Tigris since the arrival of the RussiansStatus of the Russian force at Kasr-i-Shirin [Qasr-e Shirin]Alleged misconduct of the 3rd Brahmans and subsequent military court proceedingsDetails of the present telegraph systemCommunications with the Russian force in Persia [Iran]Information on ships in various Indian ports and at Basrah [Basra]Updates on action at HitTransport required to evacuate sick and wounded soldiersDiscussions about the Press representatives' tour of Mesopotamia and where they should be permitted to visitRoyal Flying Corps reportsDiscussions about consolidating British influence in the Baghdad Vilayet [province under the Ottoman Empire]Impact of Russian inactivity and unavailability on British operationsGovernment of India's response to the War Cabinet's decision regarding future administration and control of Mesopotamia and Arabia.The volume also contains:Distribution of troops on 24 March (ff 20-25)'Detailed statement of ration strength' of Force D on 25 March (ff 58-61) and on 1 April (ff 121-123)Appreciations [reports] from the Directorate of Military Operations summarising the situation in Mesopotamia and Persia on 22 April (ff 74-75) and on 29 April (ff 131-133)Field return for Force D showing number of personnel, animals, weapons, and transport vehicles (ff 139-153).A summary and index to the contents of this volume can be found at the start of IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3274.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 158; 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 3-156; 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:
- Military logistics
Military intelligence
Railways
Reports - Geographic region:
- Mesopotamia
- Rights:
- غير معروف
- Identifier:
- 81055/vdc_100000000112.0x000201_ar
81055/vdc_100000000112.0x000201_en
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3275
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3275