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‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 52. PART II. (From 16th to 30th November 1918.)’ [122r] (252/558)
The record is made up of 1 volume (275 folios). It was created in 21 Sep 1918-30 Nov 1918. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .
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APPENDIX 434.
DIARY No. 94159.
Telegram P., No. 10025, dated 19th November 1918.
(Despatched 11-35 p.m. ; received 3-45 p.m. ; 20th November 1918.)
(Received in War Section, 23rd November 1918.1
From—The
Political Resident
A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency.
in (he
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
, Baghdad,
To—The Secretary of State for India, London.
(Repeated the Secretary t 0 the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Department
Simp.) ;
It.will doubtless be borne in mind by His MajestVs Government that
several thousand Arab prisoners of war during the next four months will
be repatriated to Mesopotamia including some of the worst characters in
the country and fanatical pro-Turks, also several hundred ex-Turkish offi
cials of Arab race wlio were anvsted on account of their anti-British procli
vities. Their arrival will of course be the source of no lirtle embarrassment
The problem however has to be faced : during the period of reconstruction any
lack of definiteness m our status, policy, or aims in this country will add to
difficulties of this administration.
Working copy (advance copy for information) to G. S. (\f. 0. 3).
Copy to M. S. C., G. S. (M. 0. 1), A. G.
APPENDIX 435.
DIARY No. 94162.
Telegram P., No. nil, dated 20th November 1918.
(Despatched, received 9-15 a.m., 21st November 1918.)
(Received in War Section 23rd November 1918.)
From The
Political Resident
A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency.
in the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
, Baghdad, Persia,
To The Secretary of 8tate for India.
( P e ated the Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Department,
Delhi and Cairo.) J
I ha? to proced to Mosul is again pressed by French Consul*
1 we maintained refusal.
This refers to my telegram of 15th November (Dy. No. 92539).
Working copy (advance copy for information) to G. S. (M. O. 1).
Copy to M. S. C, G. S. (M. 0. 3), Q. M. G.
APPENDIX 436.
DIARY No. 94163.
Telegiam P., No. 941 63-A.G.-2, dated 23rd November 19LS.
(Despatched 7-15 p m.)
From—The Chief of the General Staff, Simla,
To—The General Officer Commanding, Force “D,” Baghdad.
(Repeated Secretary, War Office, London.)
Your X.-2370, September 20th (By. No. 75956).
It has been ascertained that Cingalee M. T. Company could probably
be raised, but doubfly doubtful whether men would enrol and they would
have to be engag' d on special terms. To meet requirements 10 Ford Van
Companies, Indian Dr vers for .3 companies already been sent and those
foi another company sail about 28th November, while those for 3 more
aie under training. Burma lord Van Companies which are under trainin 0 *
will man remaining three companies. Suggest proposal to raise Cingalee
Company should be dropped in view of above circumstances.
Record copy to A. G.
Copy to M. S. C, G. S. (S. D. 1), Q. M. G.
APPENDIX 437.
DIARY No. 94179.
Telegram P., No. X.-4005, dated 22nd November 1918.
(Despatched at 1 p.m. ; received at 2-15 p.m., 23rd November 1918.)
From—The General Officer Commanding, Force “ D,” Baghdad,
To—The Chief of the General Staff, Simla.
Your 828240 Q. M. G.-7, October 14th.
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- Content
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 1918. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include: telegrams, letters, memoranda, and tables.
An index to the contents of this volume can be found at the start of IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3311. The volume concerns:
- Military personnel issues, including: recruitment, reinforcements, and the transfer of officers
- Supply of food, equipment, ordnance, construction materials and other items to Force D
- Preparations for the demobilisation of Force D
- Demobilisation of the Turkish [Ottoman] Army
- Prisoner of war exchanges
- Railway, river, and port traffic in Mesopotamia [Iraq]
- The British occupation of the Mosul Vilayet
- Construction of railways in Mesopotamia
- Post-war economic and political conditions in Mesopotamia
- The creation of new governments in Mesopotamia, Syria, and Palestine
- Discussion of the Anglo-French Declaration and its significance for Mesopotamia
- Proposal for the creation of a British-administered ‘Kurdish State’ centred on Sulaimaniyah [Sulaymaniyah]
- Transfer of Mesopotamian public debts, archives, and other state assets from the Turkish to the British administration
- Official examination of the 49th Bengal Infantry
- British occupation of Baku and Batum [Batumi]
- British policy in the Caucasus, including: the British intention to ‘police’ the region between the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea; proposed disarming of ‘the 6 ½ million inhabitants of Trans-Caucasia’; and the proposed British recognition of autonomous governments in Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan
- British military support for White Russian and other anti-Bolshevik forces
- Intelligence concerning German troop numbers and movements in the Caucasus and Anatolia Peninsula that forms most of modern-day Turkey.
- Intelligence concerning Turkish troop numbers and movements in the Caucasus and Anatolia Peninsula that forms most of modern-day Turkey.
- Political events in Constantinople [Istanbul]
- Supply issues for British units in Persia [Iran]
- Request from the Shah of Persia that Persia be represented at future peace negotiations.
The volume also contains:
- Distribution and composition of Force D, including details of lines of communication and general organisation (ff 56-64)
- Report of pilots and aircraft available for service in Mesopotamia, 14 November 1918 (f 3), 21 November 1918 (f 120)
- Ration strength of Force D on 5 October 1918 (ff 92-96), 12 October 1918 (ff 18-22, 175-179), 19 October 1918 (ff 117-120), 26 October 1918 (ff 72-74)
- Strength return of Force D on 21 September 1918 (ff 22-34), 28 September 1918 (ff 198-210), 19 October 1918 (ff 90-92), 26 October 1918 (ff 261-262)
- Ammunition return of Force D on 5 October 1918 (ff 210-221), 25 October 1918 (f 39), 29 October 1918 (ff 84-85), 5 November 1918 (f 85), 12 November 1918 (f 99), 19 November 1918 (f 264)
- Weekly return of sick and wounded dated 12 October 1918 (ff 76-77), 19 October 1918 (ff 169-170)
- State of supplies on 7 November 1918 (ff 110-111), 20 November 1918 (ff 262-263)
- Distribution Report showing number and condition of motor vehicles with Force D, 1 October 1918 (ff 223-244).
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (275 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the volume.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 273; these numbers are printed, and are located in the bottom centre of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. 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
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