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109. ‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 40. PART II. (From 16th to 30th November 1917.)’
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- 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 November 1917. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include: telegrams, letters, reports, and tables.The volume concerns:Military personnel issues, including: recruitment; promotions; appointment of officers; and creation of new units for service in MesopotamiaReinforcements for Force D, including cavalry, field ambulances, veterinary officers, and equipment mulesReturns of sick and woundedSupplies sent to Force DEquipment of newly arrived reinforcements, including troops arriving with unserviceable equipmentCommissioning and construction of ships for military useIntelligence concerning the activities of the Turkish [Ottoman] and German militaries, including: the location of Turkish and German units, the formation of assault battalions in the Turkish Army, changes in the Turkish command structure, and a visit by Enver Pasha [Enver Pāshā] to Turkish troops on the Caucasus frontPotential movement of German aviation units to MesopotamiaBritish aerial bombardments of Turkish camps at Fathah [Al-Fathah]Intelligence regarding number of Turkish aircraft in service in MesopotamiaIntelligence received from German military documents concerning the use of gas bombardmentThe sentencing of twenty-two Indian subjects captured in Baghdad and found guilty of ‘opposing the British or Russian forces in one capacity or another’Matters related to the death of Lieutenant-General Maude, including: Maude’s contraction of cholera; death on 18 November 1917; appointment of Lieutenant-General Marshall as commander of Force D on 21 November 1917Relations between the British and various Arab tribal leaders in MesopotamiaCommentary on the strategic situation across the Middle East, including: suggestions that the Turkish Army will not attempt an offensive in Mesopotamia until spring 1918; speculation on a separate Russian peace with the Central Powers; attempts by the Central Powers to intervene in Persia [Iran]Plans for the construction and staffing of a flour mill at BaghdadProgress of railway construction in MesopotamiaTemporary placement of Russian units under British commandPresence of a Russian ‘partisan’ detachment at Mendali [Mandali, Iraq]Impact of ‘Bolsheviks obtaining control of Railways at Baku’Events in Persia, including: the formation of a new government; escape of German soldiers captured by Persian authorities in Turshiz [Kashmar]; British support for the establishment of ‘a really friendly Government’ in Tehran; and intelligence of the ‘Persian democrat’ Sulieman Mirza [Sulaymān Mīrzā] conducting espionage on behalf of the Germans.The volume also contains:Number of pilots, balloon officers, and aircraft available for service in Mesopotamia as of 15 November 1917 (f 7), 22 November 1917 (f 87), 29 November 1917 (f 200)Strength report for Force D as of 6 October 1917 (ff 18-19), 13 October 1917 (ff 53-55), 20 October 1917 (ff 133-134), 29 September 1917 (ff 179-197)Ration strength of Force D as of 27 October 1917 (ff 19-22), 17 November 1917 (ff 44), 13 October 1917 (ff 77-80), 3 November 1917 (ff 93-95), 24 November 1917 (f 123), 20 October 1917 (ff 134-138), 10 November 1917 (ff 164-166), 27 October 1917 (ff 167-171)Distribution of Force D dated 4 November 1917 (ff 159-163)Distribution of the Turkish Army dated 20 November 1917 (ff 48-50), 27 November 1917 (ff 142-144)Weekly returns of sick and wounded dated 3 November 1917 (ff 43-44), 10 November 1917 (f 92)State of Force D’s supplies measured in days’ consumption on 17 November 1917 (ff 86-87), 24 November 1917 (ff 149-150, ff 198-199).Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 203; 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 3-201; these numbers are printed and are located in the bottom centre of the recto side of each folio.Dimensions: 21 x 33cm.
110. ‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 47. PART I. (From 1st to 15th June 1918).’
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- 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
111. ‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 50. PART II. (From 16th to 30th September 1918).’
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- 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
112. ‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 53. PART I. (From 1st to 15th December 1918).’
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- 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
113. ‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 10. (From 1st to 31st May 1915).’
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- Abstract: The volume contains a chronological list of brief summaries of papers relating to the activities of the Indian Expeditionary Force D between 1 May and 31 May 1915. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include: letters, telegrams, notes, tables, and memoranda.A summary of the contents of this volume can be found at folio 9, and the volume concerns:Incidents of firing at Qurnah [Al Qurnah]Provision of river craftDespatch of aeroplanes and personnel from England and AustraliaOfficer reinforcements for Force DMovements of General George Gorringe’s columnDetails of punitive crop burningAppreciations [reports] and intelligence summaries from the Directorate of Military Operations, mostly concerning the movements of Turkish [Ottoman] and Russian troopsMilitary supplies including medical suppliesProposals for a test examination in Arabic and Turkish, to be called the ‘Field Service Test’Discussion of a potential offensive up the Tigris from QurnahThe status of oil pipe lines.A statement of the strength of reinforcements for Force D is present on folios 269-274.Summaries of the contents of previous volumes can be found at folios 3-8.Physical description: The foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 276; 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 10-274; these numbers are printed and are located in the bottom centre of the recto side of each folio.Dimensions: 21x33cm
114. ‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 13. (From 1st to 31st August 1915).’
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- 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 August and 31 August 1915. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include: letters, telegrams, notes, tables, draft army orders, and memoranda.A summary of the contents of this volume can be found at folios 13-14, and the volume concerns:Appreciations [reports] and intelligence summaries from the Directorate of Military OperationsRequests for military supplies including supplies of winter clothing and spare parts for military vehiclesThe supply of various types of aeroplanes to Force D, including seaplanes, and a discussion of the organisation of the Flying Service in IndiaGeneral Walter Sinclair Delamain’s occupation of Filaifilah [Fulayfilah] and Ali-al-Gharbi [Ali Al-Gharbi]Progress of Turkish [Ottoman] railways in Asia MinorProspective British railway construction, especially the lines connecting Basrah [Basra] to Nasiriyah, Magil [Al Ma‘qil] to Zubair [Az Zubayr], and Zubair Gate [Khor Al Zubair] to Fort George, including political, military, and economic considerationsDiscussions on the advisability of advancing to Kut-al-Amarah [al-Kut] and the occupation of NasiriyahProvision of river craftReports of sickness, especially malaria, and preventative measuresSupply of mechanics from Australia and New ZealandLetters from Abdul Aziz bin Abdur Rahman, Al-Faisal bin Sa’ud [‘Abd al-‘Azīz bin ‘Abd al-Raḥmān bin Fayṣal Āl Sa‘ūd] concerning a treaty of friendship, a draft copy of the treaty (folios 203-205) and British notes on alterations made by bin Sa’ud.The following tables appear:A statement of the strength of reinforcements for Force D on folios 328-334The distribution of the Turkish Army on folios 230-235Admissions to hospital on folio 327The distribution of the troops in Force D on folios 37, 105, 184-185, 259-260, 321The strength of Force D on folios 82-84, 140, 236-238, 307-308.Summaries of the contents of previous volumes can be found at folios 3-12.Physical description: The foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 336; 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 15-334; these numbers are printed and are located in the bottom centre of the recto side of each folio.Dimensions: 21 x 33cm
115. ‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 15. Part 1. (From 1st to 15th October 1915).’
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- 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 October and 15 October 1915. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include: letters, telegrams, notes, tables, and memoranda.A summary of the contents of this volume can be found at folios 5-6, and the volume concerns:Appreciations [reports] and intelligence summaries from the Directorate of Military OperationsLists of prisoners taken and casualties at Kut-al-Amarah [al-Kut]The question of pursuit of Turks [Ottoman Army] from Kut-al-Amarah up the TigrisBulgaria’s entry into the warMedical suppliesGeneral John Nixon’s support for an advance to Baghdad and comments on the proposal from the Viceroy, Cabinet, and Secretary of State for IndiaA cavalry skirmish near Aziziyah [Al ‘Aziziyah]Reinforcements for Force D.The following tables appear:Composition of Force D on folios 3-4, including administrative unitsThe distribution of the troops in Force D on folios 35-37 and 98-100The strength of Force D on folios 22 and 84-85.Physical description: The foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 134; 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 8-132; these numbers are printed and are located in the bottom centre of the recto side of each folio.Dimensions: 21 x 33cm
116. ‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 16. Part 2. (From 16th to 30th November 1915).’
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- 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 November 1915. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include: letters, telegrams, notes, tables, and memoranda.A summary of the contents of this volume can be found at the start of IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3240. The volume concerns:Appreciations [reports] and intelligence summaries from the Directorate of Military OperationsTurkish [Ottoman] concentration of forces towards BaghdadGeneral Charles Townshend’s occupation of Zeur and arrival at LajjThe battle of CtesiphonReports on the health of Force D and medical and military supplies sentTownshend’s withdrawal to Lajj and then Aziziyah [Al ‘Aziziyah]Sir Mark Sykes’s views on the future of the Middle EastReinforcements for Force D.The following tables appear:The distribution of the troops in Force D on folios 20-22 and 77-79The strength of Force D on folios 18-19 and 66-67Embarkation statement for troops which embarked at Bombay [Mumbai] and Karachi for Basrah [Basra], November 1915 on folios 190-197.Physical description: The foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 199; 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 3-197; these numbers are printed and are located in the bottom centre of the recto side of each folio.Dimensions: 21x33cm
117. ‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 3. November 10th to November 25th, 1914 (inclusive.)’
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- 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 10 and 25 November 1914. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include: letters, orders, and telegrams containing instructions and reports.A summary of the contents of this volume is pasted on the leading flyleaf, under the subtitle ‘Advance to Basrah [Basra]’:‘Action at Saniyeh’‘General Barrett arrived at Saniyeh’‘Action at Sahil’‘Action at Saihan [Qaryat Sayhan]’‘130th stopped and 22nd diverted to Basrah’‘17th Brigade sailed’‘Force “D” arrived at Basrah’.The volume contains numbers and details of soldiers who were wounded or killed.A summary of contents for the previous volumes is pasted on the inside front cover.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 57; 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.The sequence contains one foliation anomaly, f 24a.Dimensions: 21x33cm
118. 'WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA […] I.E.F. "D" Volume 28. PART I. (From 1st to 15th November 1916.)'
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- 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 November 1916. 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 and a summary of the contents can be found at folios 3-12. The volume concerns:The supply of food, equipment (e.g. body armour), and transport for Force DIssues concerning Inland Water Transport, in particular transfers of vessels from India for use in Mesopotamia and recruitment of ships’ masters in British coloniesThe movements of supply shipsThe movement and organisation of military unitsReports from the fronts in Mesopotamia and Persia [Iran]Combat and non-combat reinforcements for Force D from India, Egypt, the British Honduras [Belize] Contingent, Fiji, China, and Portuguese East Africa [Mozambique], in particular Labour Corps and Supply and Transport Corps personnel and artilleryMedical issues, including sickness among troops, sanitation measures, reorganisation of the Force D Medical Administration, the transfer of an ambulance train from Aden, and an inquiry into conditions on board transport shipsStatistics for personnel, casualties, supplies, and construction materials shipped on the TigrisRailway constructionMovements of Turkish [Ottoman] forces, including in Turkish-occupied areas of PersiaThe defence of British-controlled oil fields in southern Persia, including relations with local Bakhtiari [Bakhtiyārī] tribesA Chinese theatre for the entertainment of the Chinese Labour CorpsIssues concerning prisoners of war, including the release of Turkish prisoners and the escape of prisoners captured by Turkish forces at KutThe hostility of tribes on the Shatt-al-Hai [Shatt al-Hayy/Al-Gharraf River]Offers from private firms in Karachi to supply additional labour.The following tables appear:Royal Flying Corps (RFC) reports from listing available aircraft and engines at the start of November 1916 (f 29 and f 49)Distribution of Turkish forces (ff 40-41, ff 73-74)The personnel of the Supply and Transport Corps in Mesopotamia (f 46)Casualties for the weeks ending 14 October 1916 (f 55) and 21 October 1916 (ff 110-111)Ration requirements for a 60-day period in Mesopotamia (ff 56-57)Artillery in use in Mesopotamia (f 66)The ration strength of Force D as of 31 October 1916 (ff 87-89 and ff 106-108)Additional supplies needed for Force D (f 100)The names and strength of hostile tribes on the Shatt-al-Hai (f 105)Ammunition held and used by artillery forces in Mesopotamia (ff 116-117)The state of supplies on the morning of 11 November 1916 (f 117)Transport ships arriving in Basrah [Basra] in November 1916 (f 123).Also included in the volume are:Weekly Diary of Information No. 21 for the week ending 7 October (ff 14-24), covering issues including: climate and flooding in Mesopotamia; political affairs in the Sultanate of Masqat [Muscat]; military construction and engineering works in Mesopotamia and southern Persia such as bases, hospitals, prisons, land reclamation, and water supply; water transport; staffing; the issue of slavery in Iraq; cemeteries; prisoners of war; a copy of ‘The Voice of Truth’ No. 4A map of south-eastern Mesopotamia and south-western Persia, indicating Mesopotamian tribal territories (f 25).Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 127; 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 4-125; these numbers are printed and are located in the bottom centre of the recto side of each folio.
119. 'WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA […] I.E.F. "D" Volume 30. PART II. (From 16th to 31st January 1917.)'
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- 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 1917. 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 and a summary of the contents can be found at the start of IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3268. The volume concerns:The question of allowing British and Indian journalists to visit MesopotamiaThe movements of Turkish [Ottoman] forcesThe supply of equipment (e.g. weapons and ammunition), food, and transport for Force DReports from the fronts on the Tigris and Euphrates, the Russo-Turkish front in the Caucasus, and southern Persia [Iran]; including military actions at Kut-al-Amarah [Kut], Hai [Al-Hayy], and elsewhere on the TigrisTransfers of vessels from India for use in Mesopotamia, including river craft for Inland Water Transport, hospital ships, and dredgersCombat and non-combat reinforcements and relief for Force D from India, Egypt, and Singapore, in particular Labour Corps and logistics personnelEngineering projects including: railway construction, with a report from the Director of Railways dated 24 December 1916 including statistics and a map (ff 60-80); port construction; and land reclamationTelegraphic links between Mesopotamia and India via PersiaA report from General Officer Commanding Force D to the Government of India on relations of Mesopotamian tribes with British and Turkish forces, also covering developments in Persia and the Arabian Peninsula, dated 25 December 1916 (ff 16-19)The movements and strength of Turkish forces, including intelligence from desertersAn report by the Medical Advisory Committee and recommendations for sanitary measures, dated November 1916 (f 29)Aerial operations, including bombardment of the Baghdad CitadelThe military and political situation in Persia, including the safety of roads for the movement of British intelligence agentsThe need for artillery reinforcements for Force DDebates around policy in the Arabian Peninsula; relations with Nejd [Najd] and HailA proposal to form Labour and Porter Corps from military prisoners in IndiaA Turkish mission to the Shia clergy at Kerbela [Karbala] and attempts to incite Indian Muslims against British ruleMedical affairs, including the provision of ambulance trainsPrisoners of war and captured materielA request from the Shaikh of Muhammareh [Khorramshahr] for a loan.The following tables appear:Ammunition available and expended in Mesopotamia as of 13 January 1917 (f 10)Statistics relating to aircraft and aerial operations (f 24, ff 109-112, f 118)Distribution of the Turkish Army (covering Europe, the Dardanelles, Syria, the Caucasus, Mesopotamia and Turkish-occupied western Persia, and the Arabian Peninsula) in the weeks ending 23 January 1917 (ff 47-49) and 30 January 1917 (ff 143-145)Distribution of British forces on the Tigris, Euphrates, and southern Persian fronts on 7 January 1917 (ff 55-59)Railway statistics (f 39, ff 66-78, f 129)River transport statistics (f 39, ff 44-55, ff 83-84, ff 106-107, f 141)Shipping statistics (ff 53-54, f 85, ff 92-94, f 108, ff 149-150)Approximate statistics for letters in various languages passing through the Censor’s Office (f 89)Marching stages between Basrah and Sheikh Saad [Shaikh Sa’d] (f 91)Ration strength of Force D on 31 December 1916 (ff 96-98) and 7 January 1917 (ff 151-153)Casualty statistics for December 1916 (ff 116-118, ff 120-122) .The volume also includes:A map of railways in Mesopotamia (f 79)‘Diary of Information’ No. 32 dated 6 January 1917, covering issues including: climate and flooding in Mesopotamia; the Remount Establishment for horses at Basrah; Inland Water Transport report for the week ending 2 December 1916; the Censor’s Office, detailing censorship of the press and correspondence; a description of a march up the Tigris; Port Administration and River Conservancy report for November 1916; and Prisoners of War (ff 81-94)‘Diary of Information’ No. 33 dated 13 January 1917, covering issues including: climate and flooding; the history of the Engineer Field Park between October 1914 and June 1916; Inland Water Transport report for the week ending 9 December 1916; aerial operations; and prisoners of war (ff 103-113).Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 155; 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 3-153; these numbers are printed and are located in the bottom centre of the recto side of each folio.
120. ‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 1. September 26th, 1914 to October 17th, 1914.’
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- Abstract: The volume contains a chronological list of brief summaries of papers relating to the activities of the Indian Expeditionary Force D between 26 September 1914 and 17 October 1914. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include: correspondence; telegrams; reports; orders; despatches; and instructions.A summary of the contents of this volume is pasted on the leading flyleaf, under the subtitle ‘Preparations’:Warnings about the likelihood of Turkey [Ottoman Empire] entering the warThe decision to send a force to the GulfPreparation to send the 6th division to the Gulf, and a discussion over where it should landThe collection of the 16th brigade at Bombay [Mumbai] and Karachi, and their sailing to the Gulf.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 58; 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: 21x33cm