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‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 43. PART I. (From 1st to 14th November 1917.)’ [147r] (298/500)
The record is made up of 1 volume (246 folios). It was created in 4 Jan 1918-14 Feb 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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Clear telegram No. 1400-L. 0, dated 8th February 1918. APPENDIX 169
(Despatched 12-40 noon, received 5 8th February 1918.) (2>y. No, 10676)
From-'—The Embarkation Commandant, Bombay,
To—The War Section, Army Headquarters, Delhi,
Reference shipment of tin plates ex “Clan Eraser” to Easrah following
has been wired to Communications.— Begins. 102-L 0. February 7th. Your
telegram February 6th, No, 1695, 19 tons tin plates shipped on number 21
sailing sun February 13th will he discharged at Abadan on trip up river.
Remaining 231 ton ex “ Clan Fraser ” will be loaded on number 33 exenected
(expected ?) to sail Star February 15 th, “Clan Malcolmexpected arrive
Bombay dark February 17th. Ends.
Working copy to Q. M.G,
Copy to M. B.
Telegram P., No. 10680, dated 8th February 1918. APPENDIX 170
(Despatched 10 p.m.) Yo. 10680)
From—The Commander-in-Chief in India, Delhi,
To—The Secretary, War Office, London.
(Repeated to the General Officer Commanding, Force “ D,Baghdad.)
Reference Force D’s X.-6398 of 7th February (Dy. Bo. 10449) and
X.-6235, of 31st January (By. No. 8304).
Formation of Directorate of Irrigation with rank of Colonel for Acting
Director is recommended in view of urgency represented in first of above
referred to wires, all appointments however to be acting only pending Mr.
Ward’^s visit and consideration of report he is to make.
Record copy to G. S. (S. D. 2).
Copy to M. S. G, A. G., Q. M. G., G, S, (S. IX 1, M. T. 2),
Telegram P., No. 10681, dated 8th February 1918. APPENDIX 171
(Despatched 10 p.m.) (-% No. 10681)
From—The Commander-in-Chief in India,
To—The Secretary, War Office, London.
Reference my 10680 of 8th February.
In his X.-6398 of 7th February (By. No. 10449), G. O. C., Force <C D, M
represents that owing to urgent questions regarding harvests, bunds and irri
gation generally, formation of Directorate of Irrigation cannot be delayed.
Please see my 9961 of 6th February as regards Mr. Ward’s visit.
Record copy to G. S. (S. D. 2).
Copy to M. S. 0., A. G., Q. M. G., G. S. (8. D. 1, M. T. 2).
Memorandum No. 16-186, dated 2nd February 1918. APPENDIX 172
(Received in War Section, 8th February 1918). (By. No. 10697)
From—The Commander-in-Chief, East Indies Station,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India, Marine Department.
In confirmation and amplification of my telegram No. 229 of 1st February
1918 (By. No. 8926), I desire to point out the following;—
(1) The all importance of the “tonnage” question in the present state of
war emphasises the fact that the Maritime functions of a Coast W/T Station
must take precedence over any other purposes for which it may he used. This
is the governing factor on which my proposals for Naval control of Coast
W/T Stations were originally based. The principal object of such Naval
control is that I may communicate direct with each Station, supply them with
up to date editions of Codes, Call Signs, and Operating Signals, and keep them
informed direct and without delay of such intelligence as will expedite the
carrying of their maritime functions into effect
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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 1 and 15 November 1917. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include: Tables, telegrams, memoranda, and letters.
An index to the contents of this volume can be found at folios 3-17. The volume concerns:
- Military personnel issues, including: recruitment, training, and promotions
- The supply of food, ordnance, oil, construction materials, and other items to Force D
- British ‘punitive actions’ against the ‘offending tribes’ of Al Abbas near Samawah [As Samawah] and Albu Jassim [Al Bu Jasim] near Bani Said [Bani Sa‘id]
- British raiding and aerial bombardment of villages in Mesopotamia, including Shirwan Sakhal [Shakal] and Kelar [Kalar]
- River traffic in Mesopotamia
- Preparations for a meeting between Lieutenant-Generals Jan Smuts, Edmund Allenby, and William Marshall in Egypt, to discuss the ongoing war against Turkey [Ottoman Empire]
- Matters relating to Dunsterforce, including: the selection of officers and NCOs to join Dunsterforce; the dispatch of an Armoured Car Unit; and the movements of Major-General Lionel Dunsterville
- Railway construction in Mesopotamia
- Arrest of Sullaiman Mirza [Sulaymān Mīrzā A title of honour originally applied to princes, later to military leaders, and later still to secretaries, chieftains, and other ‘gentlemen’. ] and Isa Mirza [‘Īsá Mīrzā A title of honour originally applied to princes, later to military leaders, and later still to secretaries, chieftains, and other ‘gentlemen’. ] by British troops near Khanikin [Khanaqin]
- Intelligence concerning the activities of the Turkish [Ottoman] and German militaries
- A report on the military readiness of the 49th Bengal Infantry
- Unreliability of Bolshevik-influenced Russian troops in Persia [Iran]
- German propaganda campaigns in Persia
- A proposal for British officers to take command of the Persian Cossack Brigade
- Matters relating to the Caucasus, including: British attempts to create a local military force; British influence on the relationship between Armenians and ‘Tartars’ in the region; and problems caused by the ‘decidedly Bolshevik’ Russian fleet in the Caspian Sea
- Civil war in Russia.
The volume also contains:
- Distribution and composition of Force D, including details of: lines of communication; general organisation; and names of General Officers and Brigade Commanders (ff 18-30)
- Distribution of the Turkish Army dated 12 February 1918 (ff 208-211)
- Report of number of pilots, balloon officers, and aircraft available for service in Mesopotamia, 31 January 1918 (f 39), 7 February 1917 (f 141)
- State of supplies on 26 January 1918 (ff 43-44), 2 February 1918 (f 120, f 142-143), 9 February 1918 (ff 232-233)
- Strength statements of Force D, 24 November 1917 (ff 48-61), 29 December 1917 (ff 107-108)
- Ration strength of Force D, 31 January 1918 (ff 72-73), 12 January 1918 (ff 84-86), 29 December 1917 (ff 87-90), 19 January (ff 177-180), 5 January 1918 (ff 195-198)
- Supply requests for Force D, dated February 1918 (ff 62-63), March 1918 (f 149)
- Returns of sick and wounded dated 2 February 1918 (f 72), 19 January 1918 (ff 76-77), 26 January 1918 (ff 159-160)
- Proposed War Establishment for an Indian Infantry Battalion (ff 173-177)
- Distribution Report showing number and condition of motor vehicles with Force D, 1 December 1917 (ff 218-231).
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- 1 volume (246 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 commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 248; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio. An additional foliation sequence is also present in parallel between ff 3-246; 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.
Dimensions: 21 x 33cm
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