‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 54. Part II. (From 16th to 31st January 1919.)’
- 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 54. Part II. (From 16th to 31st January 1919.)’
- Date:
- 1918/1919
- 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 31 January 1919. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include: telegrams, memoranda, tables, and letters, containing instructions and reports.An index to the contents of this volume can be found at IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3315. The volume mostly relates to:Sick and wounded soldiersStaff issues including appointments, leave, pay, and transportArrangements for the Civil Administration in Mesopotamia, including: transfer of departments from military control; recruitment of civil servants; and development of trade and bankingMatters relating to demobilisation, including: abolition of certain units; movement of troops out of Mesopotamia; disposal of surplus equipment and supplies; arrangements for soldiers wishing to continue service; modifications to vehicles and weapons used by Force D; and supplementary instructions for inclusion in the Demobilisation Orders, India (ff 208-210)Arrangements for a post-war garrison in MesopotamiaMatters relating to the construction of railways and roadsDemand for personnel across multiple departmentsMatters relating to intelligence from wireless systemsDiscussions about the command of troops in north-western Persia [Iran] and the Caucasus regionPrisoners of warDiscussions about the role of the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf [also referred to as the Political Resident, Baghdad] concerning affairs in southern PersiaDetails of animals currently used by Force DMinor details relating to the peace conference [Paris Peace Conference, 1919-1920]Intelligence regarding plans to establish committees to unite Moslem [Muslim] elements throughout the ‘Arab Provinces’ of the Turkish [Ottoman] EmpireProposals concerning grass and dairy farms in MesopotamiaDiscussions about the future of the Survey service in Mesopotamia in post-war conditionsRequests to submit nominations for the Staff College at QuettaIntelligence on the political activity of the ‘Young Turk’ partyPlans for ejecting the Ottoman Government from Constantinople [Istanbul]Matters relating to published telegrams and propagandaIntelligence regarding Kurdistan.The volume also contains:Monthly distribution report of motor vehicles in service with Force D on 1 November 1918 (ff 40-62)Monthly wastage [loss or destruction of animals] return for month ending 27 October 1918 (ff 63-66)Appreciations [reports] from the Directorate of Military Operations summarising the situation in Mesopotamia, Persia, and Turkestan [historic region in Central Asia, also rendered in text as Turkistan] on 20 January (ff 72-74) and 27 January (f 189)Statements showing strength of the different contingents serving with Force D as of 9 November 1918 (ff 78-88) and on 16 November 1918 (ff 99-110)Detailed statements of ration strength of Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force on 30 November 1918 (ff 89-96), 7 December 1918 (ff 151-155), and 14 December 1918 (ff 196-201)'Weekly statement of river craft for Indian Expeditionary Force D', dated 23 January (ff 135-148)Statement of Animal Transport [types of animals and the vehicles they convey] for Force D for 24 November 1918 (ff 219-225)Monthly wastage [loss or destruction of animals] return for month ending 24 November 1918 (ff 226-229).Whilst the volume contains copies of earlier material dating from October 1918 onwards, the bulk of the material dates from January 1919.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 243; 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:
- Occupied territories
Demobilization
Administration - Geographic region:
- Persia
Mesopotamia
India - Rights:
- رخصة حكومة مفتوحة
- Identifier:
- 81055/vdc_100000000112.0x00022a_ar
81055/vdc_100000000112.0x00022a_en
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3316
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3316