‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 45 Part II (From 16th to 30th 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 II (From 16th to 30th 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 16 and 30 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 and synopsis of the contents of this volume can be found at IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3297. The volume covers many topics and events, but mostly relates to:Intelligence from the Caucasus Military Agency regarding the situation in the Caucasus regionDiscussions regarding an agricultural development scheme for Mesopotamia and a proposed Agricultural DirectorateDetails of personnel and supplies, including requirements, across multiple departmentsTurkish [Ottoman] forces: movements; proposed advance into Persia [Iran]; dispatched missions; locations; plans for Azirbaijan [Azerbaijan]; and distributions for the week ending 16 April (ff 36-38), week ending 23 April (ff 115-116), and week ending 30 April (ff 241-243)Discussions regarding the reorganisation of multiple units and directorates within Force DInformation from the Persian Government regarding the Vice-Consul at Resht [Rasht]Matters relating to the Dunsterforce, including: relations with Colonel Lazar Bicharakov’s [Bicherakov] forces; activities; movements; intelligence and reportsMatters relating to ports and railways traffic and constructionExchange and transport of personnel and supplies between Mesopotamia, India, and EgyptLists of sick and woundedInformation from the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf regarding the situation in NajafDetails of tonnage [amounts of cargo] transported on railways and shipsDaily operations reports from the General Officer Commanding, Force DDiscussions regarding aid and money to be offered to third parties across Mesopotamia, Persia, and the Caucasus regionMatters relating to prisoners of warRoyal Air Force reportsIntelligence and opinions from His Britannic Majesty’s Minister, Teheran [Tehran], regarding: situation in the Caucasus region; movements of Turkish troops; the Dunsterforce; British refugees at Baku; and the Russians and North PersiaGerman troops: movements; possible secret German-Persian arrangement; and plans for PersiaSending of armoured cars to PersiaStaff appointmentsInformation from enemy prisoners and deserters regarding negotiations with the South Caucasus Committee, and plans for North Persia and the CaucasusBritish capture of Kifri on 28 April.The volume also contains:Monthly distribution report of motor vehicles in service with Force D on 1 February (ff 5-30) and 1 March (ff 203-231)Report by T R J Ward, Inspector General of Irrigation, India, and G T Henderson, 14 March, on local resources (ff 56-61)Appreciations [reports] from the Directorate of Military Operations summarising the situation in Mesopotamia and Persia on 21 April (ff 91-92) and 28 April (ff 186-187)Distribution of troops on 23 March (ff 126-135) and on 30 March (ff 155-165).Whilst the volume contains copies of earlier material dating from February 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 245; 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 3-243; 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 administration
Military logistics
Railways
Agriculture
Dunsterforce - Geographic region:
- Persia
Caucasus
Mesopotamia - Rights:
- رخصة حكومة مفتوحة
- Identifier:
- 81055/vdc_100000000112.0x000218_ar
81055/vdc_100000000112.0x000218_en
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3298
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3298