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‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 52. PART I. (From 1st to 15th November 1918.)’ [166r] (340/558)
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 173.
DIARY No. 90846.
Telegram P. ; No. X.-2685, dated 7 th November 1918.
(Despatched 4-10 p.m., received 2-30 p.m., 9 th November 1918.)
From—The G. O. G, Force “ D ”, Baghdad,
To—The Secretary, War Office, London.
(Repeated India and D. A. G-., 8 rd Echelon, Basrah.)
Reference your 69690 of October 30th (By. No. 87871).
On account of influenza and other wastage the 7,000 surplus has dwindled
to 5,600; of these I require 990 to reinforce (omission ?) in Baku and to
replace recent casualties. 1,000 are already being retained by you on expira
tion of their leave. 3,610 is the available balanee for transfer.
Second para. —With regard to infantry generally in this theatre, the
situation is as follows :—>
1. 2 Indian divisions are earmarked as post helium garrison.
2. 2 Indian divisions and 1 British (13th) Division less one brigade are
also in Mesopotamia in addition to (1) Brigades in Indian Divisions consist
of 1 British and 2 Indian battalions.
3. 1 British brigade is on Caspian littoral and 1 Indian brigade in North-
West Persia, latter being earmarked as post bellum garrison there.
4. There are on L. of C. and detached duties in addition to above 4 British
and 21| Indian battalions.
5. 12 untrained Indian battalions are due shortly from India to replace
the 12 Indian trained battalions recently sent to Salonika. On arrival these
will be put on detached duties and L. of C. and the battalions they relieve will
be posted to Indian infantry brigades.
6. Arrangements were being made prior to the armistice with Turkey to
break up the 2 British brigades of the 13th division to form 3 new Indian
divisions. Does this proposal still hold good ?
7. There will shortly be available (if formations are required for another
theatre) 2 seasoned Indian divisions at full strength and the 13th British
division less 1 brigade if (6) is cancelled. If British troops only are required
from here the following are available : —
A. 13th Division less 1 infantry brigade if not broken up.
B. 3 of the 4 British battalions from L. of C., etc.
C. 3,600 drafts referred to at beginning of this telegram.
Third para.—I ssmz instructions regarding (7) above, please.
Fourth para .—High velocity rifles are available for all.
Working copy to A. G. 1
Copy to M. S. C., Q. M. G„ G. S. (M. O. 1, M. O. 2, S. D. 1, S. T>. 2).
APPENDIX 174.
DIARY No. 90351.
Telegram P., No. X.-8684—M.-5—11, dated 7 th November 1918.
(Despatched 2-5 p.m., received 11-5 a.m., 9th November 1918).
From—G. O. C., Force “ D,” Baghdad,
To-—London.
(Repeated Simla, Kasvin and Teheran.)
My X.-3455, October 29th (Dy. No. 88134).
The following answer from Kress to Solf, Berlin, has been seen b v
Caucasns Agent. J
Begins. It is considered by Kress that he could only get in touch of
(with ?) Germans in Ukraine by Georgian road (Tiflis—Vladikavkaz) subject
to consent of both Bolshevics and Cossacks which could probably be bought
for ammunition. In case of necessity German troops could hold out for a
considerable time in the mountains (see X.-3647, November 5th) (Dy. No.
89881). In this case none of the members of the German delegation would
remain in Tiflis. Ends.
Working copy to G. S. (M. O. 3).
Copy to M. S. C., G. S. (M. O. 1).
APPENDIX 175.
DIARY No. 90357.
Telegram P., No. R.-1055, dated 7th November 1918.
(Despatched 4-35 p.m., received 10-45 p.m., 9th November 1918).
From—D. A. G., 3rd Echelon, Basra,
To—War Section, A. H. Qrs., Simla.
(Repeated Secretary, War Office, London.)
See my code telegram R.-1056, November 7th (Dy. No. 90358). Por require
ments of Indian infantry, 5 per cent, has been added to demand for units with
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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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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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