Abstract: Geographical Section, General Staff No. 2931, sheet 'Eastern Turkey in Asia', comprising a base map with overprints.The base map bears the imprint 'War Office, October, 1919' and portrays hydrology, relief by spot heights, railways, settlements, place names, and internal and international boundaries.A blue overprint depicts the position of British and French troops as at 17 May 1920; a red overprint depicts the position of Turkish, Azeri, Georgian and Armenian troops, and Turkish Nationalist Bands. The overprints extend approximately a hundred miles beyond the eastern neatline to Baku, Azerbaijan.Physical description: Materials: Printed in colourDimensions: 594 x 860mm, on sheet 712 x 930mm
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 June 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 folios 3-29. The volume concerns:Appreciations [reports] and intelligence summaries from the Directorate of Military Operations dated 3 June 1918 (ff 65-67), 10 June 1918 (ff 237-238)Supplies, particularly of tinned fruit, tents, and railway equipmentReports from the Royal Flying Corps of machines in service and pilots availableThe movements and aims of DunsterforceCrop forecasts and machinery requirements for the harvest in MesopotamiaMovement of ships and loads transportedLists of officers sailing from England for Basrah [Basra] and IndiaMovements of the Turkish [Ottoman] ArmyReports on health and sanitary conditions, including bilharzia and beriberiProgress of railway communicationsPersonnel requirements and reinforcementsCensorship of lettersThe Ottoman BankMovements and composition of labour corpsInformation about the situation in Baku and Tflis [Tbilisi]A monthly report on dairies dated 8 May 1918 (ff 147-152)A report by Major-General Sir Francis Edward Freeland entitled ‘On the Working and Future Development of the Port of Basra and of the River and Railway Communications in Mesopotamia, April 1918’ (ff 284-323).The following tables appear:Strength return and summaries of Force D on 4 May 1918 (ff 36-38), 20 April 1918 (ff 78-90), 11 May 1918 (ff 166-168), 27 April 1918 (ff 188-203)Weekly return of the sick and wounded on 4 May 1918 (ff 48-49), 11 May 1918 (ff 153-154), 12 May 1918 (ff 258-259)State of supplies on 27 May 1918 (ff 55-57), 31 May 1918 (ff 176-177), 7 June 1918 (ff 272-273)Ration strength of Force D on 11 May 1918 (ff 70-73), 4 May 1918 (ff 181-187), 18 May 1918 (ff 260-263)Distribution of the Turkish Army on 4 June 1918 (ff 95-105), 11 June 1918 (ff 246-255)Distribution of Force D on 11 May 1918 (ff 116-135), 25 May 1918 (ff 223-232)Statement of animal transport and vehicles on 1 May 1918 (ff 217-222).Physical description: The foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 345; 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 3-343; these numbers are printed and are located in the bottom centre of the recto side of each folio.Dimensions: 21 x 33cm
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
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 December 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 folios 1-11. The volume concerns:Appreciations [reports] and intelligence summaries from the Directorate of Military Operations dated 8 December 1918 (ff 131-132), 15 December 1918 (ff 221-222)Supplies, particularly of sheep, milk, and engineer storesMovement of ships and loads transportedThe future administration and borders of MesopotamiaThe demobilisation of Turkish [Ottoman] forcesThe future requirements for railways and water transportThe situation on the Trans-Caspian Front, in Afghanistan, and at MosulRepatriation of non-Turkish prisoners of warChange in censorship of telegramsSelection of an Emir for IraqPrisoners of war labour corpsFinancial control of MesopotamiaDiscussion about the future independence of Kurdistan under British protection and reports on interviews with Kurdish leadersThe future administration of Arab ProvincesRepresentation of Persia [Iran] at the Peace CongressArmenian refugeesCossack fighting against the Bolshevics [Bolsheviks]Capture of the Caucasus Military Agency mission by the BolshevicsUnfounded rumours of British activity south of Merv [Mary]Harvesting machineryConcerns about the ships entering Alexandra Docks, Bombay [Mumbai], while carrying defective explosivesProvision of propaganda materialA report on the Russian petroleum industry (dated 17 October 1918) by D Ghambasshidze, of the Russo-British Chamber of Commerce in London (ff 38-43)An article on salvage work in Mesopotamia (ff 78-81).The following tables appear:Weekly return of the sick and wounded on 26 October 1918 (ff 20-21), 9 November 1918 (ff 214-215)Ration strength of Force D on 2 November 1918 (ff 24-27), 9 November 1918 (ff 93-96), 19 October 1918 (ff 166-172)State of supplies on 26 November 1918 (ff 54-55), 7 December 1918 (ff 192-193)Strength returns of Force D on 2 November 1918 (ff 58-60), 19 October 1918 (ff 115-128), 9 November 1918 (ff 180-182)Distribution of Force D on 26 October 1918 (ff 83-93), 23 November 1918 (ff 183-192)Strength return of troops in India including those held as reinforcements for Force D (f 161)Employment of Labour and Porter corps (ff 202-204).Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 222; 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
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 August 1918. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include letters, memoranda, telegrams, and appreciations [reports] from the Directorate of Military Operations.An index to the contents of this volume can be found at folios 3-30. The volume concerns:The situation in Mesopotamia, including:The administration of the areas occupied by Force D, including the formation of an Agricultural DirectorateRailway construction in Mesopotamia and Persia [Iran]The recruitment and organisation of new personnel for Force D.The situation in Persia and the Caucasus, including:The progress of Dunsterforce and of General Wilfrid Malleson’s missionIntelligence concerning Turkish [Ottoman] and German activitiesEfforts to gain local support in Persia, particularly among the Bakhtiari [Bakhtiyārī] tribe for assistance in the defence of the oil fieldsThe situations at Baku and Krasnovodsk [Türkmenbaşy]Discussions concerning support for the Trans-Caspian GovernmentSupport for the Assyrian and Armenian populations.The volume also includes:The distribution of Force D (ff 31-38), including lines of communication (ff 39-48), and a list of officers and commanders (ff 49-50)The distribution of troops and lines of communication for Force D on 13 July (ff 260-269) and 20 July (ff 250-259)Statement showing the strengths of the contingents with Force D on 22 June (ff 56-68) and 29 June (ff 201-213)Strength returns of Force D on 6 July (ff 88-90) and 13 July (ff 311-313)Ammunition and gun returns (f 69, ff 177-178, f 219, f 226, ff 319-320)The distribution of the Turkish Army on 6 August (ff 143-151) and 13 August (ff 297-306)Returns of the sick and wounded for 29 June (ff 157-158) and 13 July (246-247)State of supplies (ff 126-128, 284-286)The ration strength of Force D on 6 July (ff 194-200) and 20 July (ff 313-317)Statements of shipping tonnage discharged (f 53, ff 110-111, ff 130-131, f 159, f 161, f 172, f 214, f 224, f 231, f 249, ff 287-288, f 293, f 326)Return of pilots and machines (f 224)Inland Water Transport personnel strength returns for 3 August (f 173) and 18 August (f 293).The vast majority of material in the volume dates from August 1918, but there is also a small amount of material which dates from June and July 1918.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 339; 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 3-337; these numbers are printed and are located in the bottom centre of the recto side of each folio.Dimensions: 21 x 33cm
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 August 1918. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include letters, memoranda, telegrams, and appreciations [reports] from the Directorate of Military Operations.An index to the contents of this volume can be found at the start of IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3305. The volume concerns:The situation in Mesopotamia, including:The administration of Basrah [Basra], Baghdad, and the other areas occupied by Force D, including plans for various development projects, and concerns about high levels of expenditureReinforcements and new personnel for Force D, including the organisation and grading of new recruits, and the formation of new divisionsRailway construction in Mesopotamia and Persia [Iran]Equipment and supplies for Force DThe resources and further requirements of the Inland Water TransportDiscussions about providing munitions to Ibn Saud [‘Abd al-‘Azīz bin ‘Abd al-Raḥmān Āl Sa’ūd, also rendered as Bin Saud in the volume]The proceedings of a Court of Enquiry reporting on the state of motor vehicles arriving in Mesopotamia, and the shortages and deficiencies in tools and kits (ff 84-88). It includes a ‘statement of particulars of unfitness for use’ (ff 89-107)The payment of Dr John Fisk during his work attending on Turkish [Ottoman] prisoners of war. It includes copies and extracts of correspondence, agreements, and despatches from 15 October 1914, 25 August and 9 October 1916, 5 July 1917, and 18 May 1918 (ff 205-207).The situation in Persia and the Caucasus, including:The progress of Dunsterforce and of General Wilfrid Malleson’s mission, including plans for controlling shipping in the Caspian SeaThe situation in TabrizIntelligence concerning Turkish [Ottoman] and German activitiesThe situation of the Trans-Caspian Government, including the evacuation of Tejend [Tejen] and Merv [Mary], Malleson’s efforts to provide troops and material for support, and the organisation of the defence of Krasnovodsk [Türkmenbaşy]The situation in BakuBritish operations in Persia, including discussions with the Bakhtiari [Bakhtiyārī] tribe and the Jangalis [Jangalī Movement]The movements of Jelu [Assyrians from Jilu] refugees, and discussions regarding making provision for them, and the possibility of organising some as combatantsThe situation of the Armenian populationThe situation at Tiflis [Tbilisi].The volume also includes:Statements of shipping tonnage discharged (ff 36-37, 63, f 112, f 122, f 183, f 203, ff 247-248, ff 269-270, ff 276-277, f 288, f 300, f 318, f 381, f 385, f 417)Weekly returns of the sick and wounded for 6 July (f 35), 20 July (ff 267-268), 27 July (ff 273-274), 3 August (ff 302-303), and 10 August (ff 415-416)Aviation reports for 15 August (f 39), 22 August (f 264), and 29 August (f 418)Strength returns for Force D for 20 July (ff 47-49), 27 July (ff 265-267), and 3 August (ff 363-365)Consolidated strength return for Force D for 29 June 1918 (ff 155-176)Statements showing the strengths of the contingents with Force D on 6 July (ff 221-233) and 13 July (ff 365-378)The distribution of troops for Force D on 27 July 1918 (ff 213-220), 3 August (ff 388-398), and 10 August (ff 398-407)The ration strength of Force D on 13 July 1918 (ff 79-84), 20 July (ff 349-354), 27 July (ff 108-111), 3 August (ff 332-336), and 10 August (ff 411-414)The distribution of the Turkish Army on 20 August (ff 185-193) and 27 August (ff 319-329)Ammunition and gun returns for 26 July (f 49) and 2 August (ff 345-346)Wastage return of animals for June (ff 51-54)Strength of animals with Force D on 28 July (f 198)Statement of animal transport in Tigris and Euphrates front for June (ff 17-22)Traffic return for 15 August (f 197)Monthly distribution report for motor vehicles with Force D on 1 July (ff 132-153).The vast majority of material in the volume dates from August 1918, but there is also a small amount of material which dates from June and July 1918.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 419; 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
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 June 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/17/5/3302. The volume concerns:Appreciations [reports] and intelligence summaries from the Directorate of Military Operations dated 17 June 1918 (ff 48-50), 24 June 1918 (ff 216-218)Supplies, particularly of cheese, blankets, and bootsReports from the Royal Flying Corps of machines in service and pilots availableThe movements of, positions of Russian officers within, and communication with DunsterforceMovement of ships and loads transportedLists of officers sailing from England for Aden, Basrah [Basra] and IndiaPersonnel requirements and reinforcementsInstructions to secure shipping and rolling stock at Baku, preparations for a siege there, and relations between Armenians and Bolshevics [Bolsheviks]Information from Tiflis [Tbilisi]Medical conditions and provisions in MesopotamiaThe despatch of Ford Van CompaniesInformation about individual Turkish [Ottoman] prisoners of warProposals by the Anglo-Persian Oil Company to drill oilReports of atrocities committed by Turks on Armenians and the Turkish evacuation of GeorgiaGerman intentions and activities in the CaucasusAppointments of officers in MesopotamiaPreparations for the defence of the oil fields.The following tables appear:Strength return and summaries of Force D on 27 April 1918 (ff 5-27), 18 May 1918 (ff 42-45, ff 299-312), 11 May 1918 (ff 143-158), 1 June 1918 (ff 236-239)Ration strength of Force D on 25 May 1918 (ff 56-60), 18 May 1918 (ff 85-91), 25 May 1918 (ff 274-280), 8 June 1918 (ff 281-285)Distribution of the Turkish Army on 18 June 1918 (ff 65-75), 25 June 1918 (ff 239-241)Distribution of Force D on 1 June 1918 (ff 93-102), 8 June 1918 (ff 178-187)Weekly return of the sick and wounded on 25 May 1918 (ff 106-107), 1 June 1918 (ff 233-234)State of supplies on 17 June 1918 (ff 160-161), 10 June 1918 (ff 192-193)Statement of motor vehicles with Force D on 1 May 1918 (ff 198-215).Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 329; 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
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 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 folios 3-24. The volume concerns:Appreciations [reports] and intelligence summaries from the Directorate of Military Operations dated 2 September 1918 (ff 80-83) and 9 September 1918 (ff 230-233)Supplies, particularly delivery of supplies to Enzali [Bandar-e Anzali] and Krasnovodsk [Türkmenbaşy]Reports from the Royal Flying Corps of machines in service and pilots availableMovement of ships and loads transportedPersonnel requirements and reinforcementsInformation about Baku and orders to Dunsterforce concerning evacuating the city, destroying the oil fields, and reinforcing the Krasnovodsk garrisonMovements of DunsterforceThe location of Turkish [Ottoman] troopsThe Turkish attack on Baku and Turkish possession of the oil fieldsProgress of railway constructionDespatch of troops and reinforcements, including medical personnelInformation regarding the Armenian GenocideAnti-Turkish and German propaganda plansTrade in Mesopotamia, including trade at BaghdadProvision of cinema films in the Persian GulfMilitary action by Cossack and Czecho-Slovak troopsDespatch of troops to Salonika [Thessaloniki]Illicit export of foodstuffs from Persian DistrictsReports of Bolshevic [Bolshevik] murders of Turcomans [Turks] and Persians [Iranians] in Merv [Mary] and Tejend [Tejen]Shipping requirements and concernsReport on fisheries in the Persian Gulf (ff 67-68).The following tables appear:Distribution and composition of Force D (ff 25-41), on 17 August 1918 (ff 265-275)State of supplies on 27 August 1918 (ff 68-69), 7 September 1918 (ff 325-326)Ration strength of Force D on 27 July 1918 (ff 72-79), 17 August 1918 (ff 191-194), 3 August 1918 (ff 296-301), 24 August 1918 (ff 396-399), 10 August 1918 (ff 400-405)Distribution of the Turkish Army on 3 September 1918 (ff 98-110), 10 September 1918 (ff 248-258)Strength returns and summaries of Force D on 20 July 1918 (ff 116-129), 17 August 1918 (ff 303-319)Weekly return of the sick and wounded on 17 August 1918 (ff 133-135), 24 August 1918 (ff 333-334)Statement of animal transport with Force D on 28 July 1918 (ff 292-295)Monthly distribution report of motor vehicles with Force D on 1 August 1918 (ff 350-370).Physical description: The foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 408; 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 4-406; these numbers are printed and are located in the bottom centre of the recto side of each folio.Dimensions: 21 x 33cm
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 December 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/17/5/3313. The volume concerns:An appreciation [report] and intelligence summary from the Directorate of Military Operations dated 22 December 1918 (ff 145-146)The demobilisation of Turkish [Ottoman] forcesRepatriation of prisoners of warA request by a Tartar leader to submit a request to the Peace Conference that Azerbaijan might be placed under British protectionAn application by the leader of the Assyrian Community at Bakuba [Baqubah] to send a representative to the Peace ConferenceThe progress of demobilisation in the 6th Turkish [Ottoman] ArmyThe progress of demobilisation and shipment of troops to EnglandDemobilisation of horsesRelease of certain Arab prisoners at Jezirat Ibnomar [Cizre]The future of the Government of IraqPolicy of maintaining Fao [Al-Faw] defencesThe violation of the armistice terms by the Turks as reported by the Ukrainian Consul in Trans-CaucasusProposal for the organization of intelligence in the Caucasus and details of the spheres of influence decided onInformation concerned with alleged brutal treatment of Indian Prisoners of War at the hands of the TurksHanding over Army flour mills to a civil firmThe delimitation of the Iraq Frontier and candidates for the Emirate of IraqRailway progress reportExpenditure at BakuDespatch of officers for Knox’s MissionReports on Malleson’s MissionDetails of fighting between the Armenians and the GeorgiansThe validity of Bicharakov’s mandate to take command of all Russian troops in the CaucasusCivil administration of MesopotamiaEvents in Dair-ez-Zar [Deir ez-Zor] and Abulkamal [Albu Kamal].The following tables appear:Strength returns of Force D on 28 September 1918 (ff 4-28), 12 October 1918 (ff 52-66), 26 October 1918 (ff 79-92), 16 November 1918 (ff 93-95)Ration strength of Force D on 16 November 1918 (ff 29-32, 168-173), 2 November 1918 (ff 45-52), 26 October 1918 (ff 96-102), 30 November 1918 (ff 164-167), 7 December 1918 (ff 204-208)Weekly return of the sick and wounded on 16 November 1918 (ff 72-73).Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 218; 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