‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. VOLUME 51. PART I. (From 1st to 15th October 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 51. PART I. (From 1st to 15th October 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 October 1918. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include: telegrams, tables, and letters, containing instructions and reports.An index to the contents of this volume can be found at folios 3-7. The volume mostly relates to:Ration and ammunition supplies for Force DTurkish [Ottoman] forces: movements; intelligence from deserters and intelligence agents; possible advance on Teheran [Tehran]; possible conclusion of peace; changes in command; reported massacre of Armenians at Baku; possible plans to form a ‘Mahommedan [Islamic] state’ in Caucasus regionDiscussions about armistices and possible conclusions of peace with TurkeyContent of a protocol signed by Germany and TurkeyIntentions of the Azarbaijan [Azerbaijan] GovernmentProposals and reports concerning Georgia, as well as the wider Caspian and Caucasus regionsRailway and port traffic reportsLenkoran MissionLack of shipping facilities at Abaden [Abadan]Reports on the situation in Persia [Iran] by the General Officer Commanding, Force D, and the Special Commissioner, TeheranOperations along the TigrisMatters relating to the port at Basrah [Basra]Proposals for a Musketry school at BaghdadMatters relating to the DunsterforceDiscussions about propaganda in Mesopotamia, as well as Persia and the Persian GulfDiscussions about the administration of MesopotamiaRailways construction progressReturns of personnel strength across numerous departmentsConcerns regarding Colonel Lazar Bicharakov [Bicherakov, also rendered in text as Bicharakoff]Suggestions and reports made by the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf on numerous matters, including: the Jewish community in Mesopotamia; Mr Roux, French Consul at Basrah; and a proposed Commercial MissionIntelligence provided by Harry St John Philby regarding: the arms traffic from the Hedjaz [Al-Hijaz]; relations with Ibn Saud [‘Abd al-‘Azīz bin ‘Abd al-Raḥmān Āl Sa’ūd] and Ibn Rashid [Saʿūd bin ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz Āl Rashīd, Emir of Ha‘il]; and a recent attack on KhormaUpdates from the Mianeh areaLists of sick and wounded soldiersInformation regarding German troops at Elezabotopol [Elisabethpol, former governorate under the Russian Empire].Whilst the volume contains copies of earlier material dating from April 1918 onwards, the bulk of the material dates from October 1918.Physical description: The foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 102; 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 3-100; 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:
- Railways
Military operations
Reports - Geographic region:
- Persia
Caucasus
Mesopotamia - Rights:
- رخصة حكومة مفتوحة
- Identifier:
- 81055/vdc_100000000112.0x000223_ar
81055/vdc_100000000112.0x000223_en
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3309
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3309