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‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 47. PART II. (From 16th to 30th June 1918).’ [319r] (646/670)
The record is made up of 1 volume (331 folios). It was created in 27 Apr 1918-30 Jun 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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Basis for policy regarding defence of oil ^fields has been arranged
between Anglo-Persian Company and Bakbtiari Khans. See report of com
mittee held at
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.
, dated 8 tk October 1915, by which necessary protec
tion for oil fields was found by Khans. This system has worked well but
instructions laid down in War Office No. 25258 of November 20 th 1916 (Dy.
No. 93062) of 1916, modified the system authorizing military guards for
important points. A suitable guard with machine guns was then sent to the
power station at Tembi which is now in a strong state of defence. This move
was objected to by Bakhtiari Khans as signifying mistrust of their promises but
Cox settled the matter amicably in January 1917. Such information as has
been obtained from Political Officer in South West Persia and from Tehran
tends to show that reversal of policy would weaken our position and that of
present Ilkani, who is able and willing to maintain order in oil field. Please
state in view of the above what policy is to be adopted in the matter.
Working copy to G. S. (M. 0. 1 ).
Copy to M. S. 0., G, S. (M. O. 3).
APPENDIX 655.
Diary No. 50763.
Telegram P., No, X.-9875, dated 29th June 1918.
(Despatched 11-5 a.m. ; received 6-15 p.m., 29th June 1918.)
From—The General Officer Commanding, Baghdad,
To—The India.
(Repeated London and Egypt.)
Operations — 9 a.m.
No change in the situation.
forking copy to G. S. (M. O. 1).
)py to M- S. C., G. S. (M. 0. 3), M, S. V.
APPENDIX 656,
Diary No. 50764.
Telegram P., No. 61184-M. I, dated 28th June 1918.
(Despatched 10-5 p.m. ; received 7-30 p.m., 29th June 1918.)
From—The Director of Military Intelligence, London,
To—The General Officer Commanding, Force “ D.”
(Repeated Commander-in-Chief in India, Simla.)
A. —Following movements reported by confidential Persian Agent, April
2nd. 15 German sailors with W. T. equipment left Aleppo for Mardin (s^) and
Mosul, April 5th. For railway work at Demar Kapu Khan 70 Germans left
Aleppo. April 6 th transport vehiches to the number of 300 (belonging to
Army Contractors) left Aleppo for Deir-ez-Zor and other places on Euphrates.
April 27th 200 Arab Gendermerie left Aleppo for Deir-ez-Zor.
B. —He states shortage of petrol. Motors were arriving at Aleppo by rail
instead of by road.
C. —He states “ Railway at Mardin started running about 17 th April.’*
Working copy to G. S. (M. O. 3).
Copy to M. S. C., G. S. (M. 0. 1 ).
APPENDIX 657.
Diary No. 50771.
Word Code Telegram No. 1678-A.—140, dated 28th June 1918.
(Despatched 10-40 a.m. ; received 9-20 p.m., 29th June 1918.)
From—The Inspector-General of Communications, Basrah,
To—The War Section, Army Head-quarters, Simla.
(Repeated Director, Royal Indian Marine, Bombay.)
Discharged in tons of 20 cwts. June 27th:—
Colliers—
“St. Jacob” ... ... ... «
“ Chinkiang^ ... ... M
“ Pynaeker Horik ” ... ...
“ Devawongsee ” ... ...
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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 boots
- Reports from the Royal Flying Corps of machines in service and pilots available
- The movements of, positions of Russian officers within, and communication with Dunsterforce
- Movement of ships and loads transported
- Lists of officers sailing from England for Aden, Basrah [Basra] and India
- Personnel requirements and reinforcements
- Instructions 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 Mesopotamia
- The despatch of Ford Van Companies
- Information about individual Turkish [Ottoman] prisoners of war
- Proposals by the Anglo-Persian Oil Company to drill oil
- Reports of atrocities committed by Turks on Armenians and the Turkish evacuation of Georgia
- German intentions and activities in the Caucasus
- Appointments of officers in Mesopotamia
- Preparations 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).
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (331 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 329; 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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- ‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 47. PART II. (From 16th to 30th June 1918).’
- Pages
- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, i-r:i-v, 1r:256v, 257v:329v, ii-r:ii-v, back-i
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