‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 45 Part I (From 1st to 15th April 1918.)’
- 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 45 Part I (From 1st to 15th April 1918.)’
- Date:
- 1918/1918
- 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 1 and 15 April 1918. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include: telegrams, letters, tables, and memoranda, containing instructions and reports.An index to the contents of this volume can be found at folios 3-18 and a synopsis can be found at folio 19. The volume mostly relates to:Reinforcements and labour requirements of Force DTemporary staff appointments and promotionsSupplies for Force D, including: rations, clothing, vans, ammunition, weapons, fodder, fuel, and animalsTurkish [Ottoman] forces: intelligence; movements of commanders; and distribution for week ending 2 April (ff 58-59) and week ending 9 April (ff 157-158)Prisoners of warLists of sick and wounded soldiersDetails about the Dunsterforce, including: updates; movements; intelligence sharing; communications with Russian commanders; and the financial relationship with Force DUpdates from the Euphrates front, including discussion of how troops along the Euphrates should be organisedDiscussions about a proposed occupation of Ispahan [Isfahan]Discussions about supplying guns to the Ilkhani [I̅l-Khānī] to help him ‘deal with’ the Kuhgilu [Kūh Gīlū] tribe, and wider discussions about the Bakhtiaris [Bakhtiyārī, tribe]Details of tonnage [amounts of cargo] transported on ships and issues with shipping of goodsChanges in organisation and formation of different units, most notably the: Cavalry Division; Supply and Transport Directorate; and Directorate of LabourProposals for work on the agriculture and irrigation systems in Mesopotamia, including resources required and expected expenditureActivity at HamadanReorganisation and withdrawal of personnel to meet demands elsewhereRailway and port traffic reportsUpdates from KermanshahRailways construction progress, as well as materials required and transported for railway constructionOperations in Najaf, including intelligence concerning German troopsComplaints by the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf regarding a shortage of political officersFinancial matters relating to Force D and occupied territoriesSharing of intelligence between the Foreign Office, the Government of India, and Force DAviation reportsBrief update from Major-General Henry Freeland, Chairman of the Mesopotamian Transport CommissionDifficulties maintaining a force in Persia [Iran] due to transport limitations.The volume also contains:Distribution of Force D, including details of the lines of communication administration, as well as names of General Officers and Brigade Commanders (ff 20-36)Statement showing strength of the different contingents serving with Force D as of 2 March (ff 65-67), 9 March (ff 207-209), 2 February (ff 231-243), and 9 February (ff 244-256)Appreciations [reports] from the Directorate of Military Operations summarising the situation in Mesopotamia and Persia on 7 April (ff 117-118) and 15 April (ff 261-262)Distribution of troops on 9 March (ff 123-131) and 16 March (ff 132-141)Note by Empire Cotton Growing Committee on cotton cultivation in Mesopotamia (ff 179-180).Whilst the volume contains copies of earlier material dating from January 1918 onwards, the bulk of the material dates from April 1918.Physical description: The foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 264; 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 3-262; 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 supplies
Military administration
Military operations
Military logistics - Geographic region:
- Persia
Mesopotamia
Isfahan
Najaf - Rights:
- رخصة حكومة مفتوحة
- Identifier:
- 81055/vdc_100000000112.0x000217_ar
81055/vdc_100000000112.0x000217_en
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3297
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3297