‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 55. PART I. (From 1st to 15th February 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 55. PART I. (From 1st to 15th February 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 1 and 15 February 1919. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include: telegrams, memoranda, and tables.An index to the contents of this volume can be found at folios 1-9. The volume concerns:Military personnel issues, including: equipment; the transfer and retirement of officers; nominations for Staff College; granting of leave; and demobilisation of troopsSupply of food, construction materials, and other items to Force DReductions of planned supply shipments to Force DProposal for a new kind of emergency ration for Indian troopsPreparation for demobilisation of Force D, including: disposal of animals used by Force D; withdrawal orders for specific units; and disposal of surplus ammunitionProvision of ships to carry troops from Mesopotamia to the United KingdomProposed expansion of the jurisdiction of the Political Resident in the Persian GulfProposed changes to the Army Chaplains’ DepartmentEmployment of ‘Imported’ labourers in Mesopotamia and the growth of ‘Considerable local prejudice’ against these workersThe post-war occupation and government of MesopotamiaBritish assessments of Mesopotamian public opinionConstruction of railways in MesopotamiaVaccination of animals shipped to MesopotamiaArrest of thirteen Turkish [Ottoman] ‘ringleaders in recent political intrigue’ by British forces in BaghdadTurkish military presence at Joziret Ibn Omar [Cizre]British use of petroleum wells at Zakhd [Zakho]British arming of ‘Turcomans’ to fight the Bolsheviks on behalf of the Transcaspian GovernmentIntelligence suggesting the presence of the former Ottoman leader Enver Pasha [Enver Pāshā] in the CaucasusBritish military actions in Persia [Iran] including: occupation of key roads; maintenance of roads; and discussion of a ‘most virulent form of malaria’ affecting British troops in North Persia.The volume also contains:Distribution and composition of Force D, including details of lines of communication, general organisation, and corrections (ff 63-73)State of supplies on 27 January 1919 (f 25), 31 January 1919 (ff 162-163), 7 February 1919 (f 168)Distribution Report showing number and condition of motor vehicles with Force D, 1 December 1918 (ff 27-42)Ration strength of Force D on 21 December 1918 (ff 124-130), 28 December 1918 (ff 130-136), 4 January 1919 (ff 182-187), 11 January 1919 (ff 75-78), 18 January 1918 (ff 149-152)Strength return of Force D on 23 November 1918 (ff 79-90)Weekly return of sick and wounded dated 4 January 1919 (ff 99-100), 11 January (ff 188-189)Ammunition return of Force D on 2 January 1918 (ff 110-111)Programme for February despatch of British troops from Mesopotamia and India (f 112).Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 192; 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:
- Public opinion
Railway construction - Geographic region:
- Mesopotamia
- Rights:
- رخصة حكومة مفتوحة
- Identifier:
- 81055/vdc_100000000112.0x00022b_ar
81055/vdc_100000000112.0x00022b_en
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3317
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3317