"مذكرات الحرب. مقر قيادة الجيش، الهند. [...] قوة المشاة الهندية «د». مجلد ١٧. الجزء ١. (من ١ إلى ١٥ ديسمبر ١٩١٥)." [و‎‎١‎٧‎٩] (٤٨٨/٣٦٢)

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WAR DIARY.
13-12-15
Basrah^
11-12-16.
Extract from M. 0. 3, Intelligence Summary.
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Mesopotamia.
Tigris Line .—There were no further developments to report on 11th December ...
Euphrates Line .—In spite of Ajaimi's attempts to rouse tribes into co-operating with Turks for an
advance on this line) the attitude of the tribes is so far reported to be satisfactory.
The General Officer Commanding, Eorce “ D, ” stated what water transport for aviation was required in
addition to that asked for up to 20th November.
The Base Commandant, Basrah, reported the sailing of the “ Takada, ” giving details of sick and wounded
on board.
The Secretary, War Office, repeated a telegram from Major Marsh in which he stated that a column was
occupying Sultan Bulagi on December 9th, the 49th Militia Brigade was at Dilw r an, and that a
Brigade of Russian Infantry had been sent south to Sauj Bulagh as reinforcements.
The General Officer Commanding, Eorce “ D ” reported the arrival of marks, III, IV, V and VI of
15-pr. shrapnel reserve for Home Counties Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, and enquired if the tw r o
former marks could be used with the B. L. C. 15-pr. guns on charge of this Brigade.
The General Officer Commanding, Eorce “D, ,5 gave particulars of staffs of various Departments, stating
the additional staff required.
The Base Commandant, Marseilles, reported the sailing of the “ City of Glasgow^, ” which carried the
57th Rifles and Veterinary Medical and Supply units.
The General Officer Commanding, Eorce “ D, ” reported the arrival of the “IJmballa” with reinforce
ments. The “Lmballa ” carried part of the 12th Cavalry.
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