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‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 52. PART I. (From 1st to 15th November 1918.)’ [93r] (194/558)
The record is made up of 1 volume (273 folios). It was created in 31 Aug 1918-15 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 64.
DIARY No. 88738.
Telegram P., No. X. -3507/dated 31 st October 1918.
(Despatched 2-15 p.m., received 12-30 p.m., 4th November 1918.)
From—The G. O. C., Force “D” Baghdad,
To—The Secretary, War Office, London.
(Repeated India.)
With reference to your 69479, 26th October (N. 3L W. S.). At Petrovsk
Bicharakov is in wireless communication with Mozdok via Risliar, where he
has a cavalry wireless station but apparently Mozdok is not in wireless touch
with Ekaterinodar. But at Mozdok Denikin has representative named General
Lovshin. This officer thinks Denikin’s troops will reach Mozdok shortly. An
aeroplane from Denikin recently brought despatches to Kisliar, and returned.
At the request of General Lovshin, I am arranging to send a British liason
officer to Mozdok. It should be noted that Bicharakov’s attitude may change
at any time as he is opposed to our policy as regards Caspian shippiug though
at present he is anxious to remain in touch with us. In regard to an alterna
tive means of communication with Mozdok, should the Petrovsk route be closed,
enquiries are proceeding.
Working copy to G. S. (M. 0. 1).
Copy to M. S. C., G. S. (M. 0. 3).
APPENDIX 65.
DIARY No. 88745.
Telegram P., No. 88745-M. G. 13, dated 4th November 1918.
(Despatched 12-30 p.m., 5th November 1918.) ;
From—The Chiet of the General Staff, Simla,
rp /The G. O. C., Baghdad.
0 (.The Secretary, War Office, London.
Your X.-8443 of 28th October and continuation of paragraph 1 of my
88371-Q. M. G. 13 of 2nd November.
Until the end of December shipment of all the 150 Standard gauge bodies
and underframes will not be completed but by the beginning of December the
bulk will probably be delivered.
Becord copy to Q. M. G.
Copy to M. S. C., M. S. V., G. S. (M. O. 1, S. D. 1), M. B.
APPENDIX 66.
DIARY No. 88747.
Telegram P., No. 88747-M. G. 16, dated 4th November 1918.
• (Despatched 12-30 a.m., 5th November 1918.)
From—The Commander-in-Chiel in India, Simla,
To—The Secretary, War Office, London.
(Repeatpd General Officer Commanding, Baghdad.)
Your 66724-Cipher A-2, September 19th (Dy. No. 75482).
two-inch Trench Mortar equipment.
Above is not required in India either as weapons or material.
Regarding
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Record copy to Q. M. G.
Copy to M. S. C., G. S. (M. O. 1, S. D. 1), D. G. 0.
APPENDIX 67.
DIARY No. 88749.
Telegram P., No. 88749-A. G. 1, dated 4th November 1918.
(Despatched 12-30 a.m., 5th November 1918.)
From—The Commander-in-Chief in India, Simla,
To—The Secretary, War Office, London.
(Repeated to the G. O. C., Force (C D,” Baghdad.)
Your telegram No. 69690-Cipher A. G.-2 B, dated the 29th October (Dy.
No. 87871). Within 20 days from date the 7,000 British Infantry, who have
been placed under orders, will be ready for despatch. It will be realised, how
ever, that these reserve battalions serve to maintain the proportion of British
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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 1 and 15 November 1918. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include: telegrams, tables, memoranda, and letters.
An index to the contents of this volume can be found at folios 1-12. The volume concerns:
- Supply of food, construction materials, ordnance, and other items to Force D
- Personnel requirements of Force D
- Equipment of reinforcements for Force D
- Railway construction in Mesopotamia
- Establishment of banks and other financial facilities in Mesopotamia
- British attack on Turkish [Ottoman] positions at Fatha [Al Fathah] on 24 October 1918, and surrender of Turkish forces on 30 October 1918
- British occupation of Gayyara [Qayyarah]
- Railway and river traffic in Mesopotamia
- British occupation of the city of Mosul
- Negotiation of Turkish withdrawal from the vilayet of Mosul
- The Armistice of Mudros
- Agricultural experiments in Mesopotamia
- Prisoner of war captures, exchanges, and repatriations
- Preparations for the demobilisation of Force D, including: the transfer of troops and materiel to the Western Front; transfer of control of transport, communications, and other infrastructure in Mesopotamia to civilian authorities; and disposal of animals used by Force D
- British relations with the Government of Askabad [Ashgabat, Turkmenistan]
- British and French support for White Russian forces
- Capture of Petrovsk [Makhachkala] by Turkish forces and the withdrawal of General Lazar Bicharakov’s White Russian forces from Petrovsk to Enzeli [Bandar-e Anzali]
- Negotiation of Turkish withdrawal from Baku
- Preparations for British occupation of Baku
- Intelligence concerning German political and military activities in the Caucasus, including: German support for an independent Georgia; and the withdrawal of German troops from the Caucasus to Ukraine
- British naval policy in the Caspian Sea
- Appeal from Sheikh Mahmud [Shaikh Maḥmūd Barzanjī] for British support for an independent Kurdistan
- Arrangements for the creation and distribution of propaganda in territory occupied by British forces.
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 13-34, 228-236)
- Strength return of Force D on 31 August 1918 (ff 68-81), 14 September 1918 (ff 249-262) 28 September 1918 (ff 42-44), 5 October 1918 (ff 237-238), 12 October 1918 (ff 239-240)
- Ammunition return of Force D on 18 October 1918 (f 220), 22 October 1918 (ff 44-45)
- State of supplies on 27 October 1918 (ff 82-83), 31 October 1918 (ff 127-128), 7 November 1918 (ff 205-206)
- Report of aircraft available for service in Mesopotamia, 31 October 1918 (f 84), 7 November 1918 (ff 173-174)
- Weekly return of sick and wounded dated 5 October 1918 (ff 137-139)
- Ration strength of Force D on 21 September 1918 (ff 213-219), 28 September 1918 (ff 243-249), 5 October 1918 (ff 148-152)
- Statement showing War Establishment for farms in Mesopotamia, dated 9 November 1918 (ff 200-202)
- Statement of Animal Transport in Tigris and Euphrates fronts, 29 September 1918 (ff 264-269).
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- 1 volume (273 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the volume.
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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.
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