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‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 52. PART I. (From 1st to 15th November 1918.)’ [224r] (456/558)
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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The following six motor latinches have been ordered
4 30' teakwood motor launches fitted with 20 H. P. “ Kermath ”
motors.
1—-80' teakwood motor launch fitted with 20 E. P. “ Regal ” motor.
1—26' teakwood motor launch fitted with 14 H. P. “ Regal ” motor.
The two latter have already been despatched to Bombay.
Enquiries are being made regarding the price of various new hulls offered
tor sale and also as to the number of motors available in India. It is not con
sidered possible to secure all the necessary motors in India for the required
number of motor boats and is proposed to obtain most of these from England.
As regards the demand for 80 motors, it may be possible to obtain 20—30
motors of various makes in India, but from the foregoing it will be seen that
this will be needed in the construction of the motor boats. It will, therefore,
be necessary for you to indent on England for these 80 engines.
With respect to the 30 boats in frames and planks there are no firms in
India who supply fabricated wooden boats. The type of boats supplied by
American firms is of very light construction and of soft woods, but if yon
deem these qualities not detrimental, orders can be placed, though deliyerv is
hound to be quite uncertain owing to recent rigid restrictions in American
exports.
Should yon decide not to proceed further with this part of your requisi
tion the 30 launches can be constructed here, but if boats in frames and planks
are particularly required some Home firm may undertake to supply.
"Working copy to M. B.
Copy to M. S. C., Q. M. G., G. S. (S. D. 1).
APPENDIX 252.
DIARY No. 91512.
Telegram P., No. X.-3809, dated 13th November 1918.
(Despatched 3-15 p.m., received 3-30 p.m. ; 14th November 1918.)
From—The G. O. C., Force “D,” Baghdad,
To—London.
(Repeated C. G. S., Simla, Madras, Tehran.)
Following information gleaned from Baku newspaper forwarded by
North Persian Force. Begins. “Nuri styled himself Commander of
Caucasus Islam Army up to November 1st and after that date C.-in-C.,
Azerbaijan. In an interview on November 1st, Naim Djawad Bev, Chief
Political Officer, Caucasus Islam xArmy, declared that he would spare no pains
to organize strong friendship with Azerbaijan Army.
. ranks of Turkish Army now in Azerbaijan will be considered as being
in the service of Azerbaijan Republic where they will remain as long as their
assistance is required. All males from 19 to 24 ordered to mobilize. 0
NurPs father is in Baku.” Ends.
Comment .—intention of the Turks to evade Article XI of the
Armistice is confirmed by the above.
Turkish Regulars in Azerbaijan estimated at a total of 6,700 composed as
follows :—
5th Caucasus Division.
36th Division.
38th and 56th Regiments.
15th Division.
Working copy to G. S (M. O. 1).
Copy to M. S. C., G. S. (M. O. 3). '
APPENDIX 253.
DIARY No. 91537.
Word code telegram No. Q.-8726, dated 13th November 1918.
(Despatched 7-5 p.m , received 3-30 p.m., 14th November 1918.)
From—The G. O. C., Force'* D ”, Baghdad,
To—The Chief of the General Staff, Simla.
Yonr telegram, November 7th, 98710-89710 ? M. B. R. Enquiry regarding
60,000 sleepers was made in case policy were adopted involving taking up and
relaying Nasiryah Line elsewhere as standard gauge. This line has only 1,600
sleepers per mile and 60,000 is estimate of additional quantity required fully
sleepers 75 miles standard gauge track.
Working copy to M. B.
Copy to M. S. C., Q. M.G., G. S. (S. D. 1., M. O. 1).
About this item
- 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 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.
- 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.
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