‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 50. PART II. (From 16th to 30th September 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 50. PART II. (From 16th to 30th September 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 September 1918. 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 can be found at IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3307. The volume concerns:Appreciations [reports] and intelligence summaries from the Directorate of Military Operations dated 16 September 1918 (ff 23-25), 23 September 1918 (ff 166-168), 30 September 1918 (ff 313-315)Supplies, particularly of oil fuel, cheese, and mattingReports from the Royal Flying Corps of machines in service and pilots availableMovement of ships and loads transportedProvision of Persian [Iranian] krans [qirans]Dunsterforce’s withdrawal from Baku, the fall of Baku, and the evacuation of the wounded to Krasnovodsk [Türkmenbaşy]Supply of British war propaganda filmsControl of the Caspian SeaThe situation in north-west PersiaThe future administration of Mesopotamia, including oil concessions, railways, and water transportThe capture of Bolshevic [Bolshevik] leaders at KrasnovodskThe garrison at KrasnovodskMovement of Turkish [Ottoman] troopsAppointment of officersLocation and condition of some members of the Russian Royal FamilyA peace conference to be held at BerlinA discussion concerning fixing the price of datesThe question of erecting a monument to Indian soldiersA description of the visit of the Bishop of Lahore to the Church of England Chaplains and Troops in Force D (ff 204-205).The following tables appear:Strength and field returns and summaries of Force D on 3 August 1918 (ff 4-15), 10 August 1918 (ff 84-94), 24 August 1918 (ff 174-175), 3 August 1918 (ff 239-252), 17 August 1918 (ff 253-261)Distribution of the Turkish Army on 17 September 1918 (ff 43-52), 24 September 1918 (ff 180-189)Ration strength of Force D on 17 August 1918 (ff 62-65), 31 August 1918 (ff 176-178)Weekly return of the sick and wounded on 31 August 1918 (f 71), 7 September 1918 (f 231), 14 September 1918 (f 288)State of supplies on 17 September 1918 (ff 139-140), 10 September 1918 (ff 163-164), 20 September 1918 (ff 276-277)Distribution of Force D on 24 August 1918 (ff 151-161), 31 August 1918 (ff 295-307)Statement of transport with Force D on 1 August 1918 (ff 217-220).Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 315; 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: 21 x 33cm
- Language:
- English
- Type:
- Archival file
- Type (Narrower):
- Other Texts
- Type (Broader):
- Text
- Subject:
- Dunsterforce
- Geographic region:
- Krasnovodsk
Baku
Mesopotamia - Rights:
- غير معروف
- Identifier:
- 81055/vdc_100000000112.0x000222_ar
81055/vdc_100000000112.0x000222_en
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3308
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3308