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‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 52. PART I. (From 1st to 15th November 1918.)’ [40r] (88/558)
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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now is to retain such control of th Caspian Sea as to enable us (1) to prevent
^ , any communication by water with hostile
* nec ange. object between* its shores.
(2) to help any forces friendly to us.
Unless they show hostile opposition to this policy, no armed ships should
be sunk and no merchant vessels should be captured, unless in your opinion
hey are acting contrary to our interests.
Ships that are armed and manned by us should fly the white ensign i^
General Baghdad has no decided objection.
General Baghdad is being informed of this change in Admiralty policy
by the War Office. Ends.
Working copy to G. S. (M. O. 1).
Copy to M. S. 0., G. S. (M. O. 3).
APPENDIX 11.
DIARY No. 88128.
Telegram P., No. X.-3467, dated 30th October.
(Despatched 10-40 a.m., received 7 a.m., 1st October 1918.)
From—The G. O. C v Force “ D ”, Baghdad,
To—I he Chief of the General Staff, Simla.
Tour 87031, October 28th.
Telegram No. 69359 (Dy. No. 86943), dated October 25th, from Secretary,
War Office, London, crossed my X.-3361 (Dy. No. 86084) dated October 25th,
which was repeated to you. This latter wire gave the latest information on
the subject and no further reply has been sent to the Secretary, War Office,
by me.
Working copy to G. S. (M. O. 1).
Copy to G. S. (M. O. 3, S. D. 1, S. D. 3) A. G., Q. M. G.
APPENDIX 12.
DIARY No. 88129.
Telegram P., No*. X.-3466, dated 29th October 1918.
(Despatched 0-45 a.m., 30th October 1918,\received 4-45 p.m,, 1st November 1918.)
From—The G. O. C., Force “ D ”, Baghdad,
To—The Chief of the General Staff, Simla,
(Repeated Secretary, War Office, Teheran, Egypt and Kasvin).
JPriority.
Operations 11 p.m. My X.-3441 dated October 28th (Diary No. 87764).
It appears from later reports, that yesterday evening before the 11th Cavalry
Brigade had received reinforcements, its right flank was forced back* by the
enemy. The Brigade however still he'd its podtion across the Mosul Boad at
Huwaish with its right flank thrown back
c anges ‘ to the Tigris above the Ferry. This was
in order to meet the attack of a detachment of the enemy with two guns which
appeared from the north.
To-day at 1-45 a.m., the 17th Division resumed its advance from a posi
tion three miles south of Shergat which it captured yesterday. The enemy
fell back to a position among nullahs and broken ground about 3 miles S. W.
of Huwaish where the hulk of their troops were strongly entrenched. This
area was assaulted by the 17th Division about 4 p.m.
Owing to the nature of the ground and stubborn resistance progress was
slow. By 6-30 P.M., our troops had penetrated deep into the position when
further progress was checked by heavy machine gun fire. Further attack was
postponed until to-morrow morning. The 7th Cavalry Brigade this afternoon
cut off a detachment ot Turks who attempted to escape to the north-west taking
1,000 prisoners and much material.
The 3rd Corps Detachment continued its activity against the enemy
position at Altun Kupri.
The Turks have been busily engaged in adding to the strong strength of
ther defences here.
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Working copy to G. S. (M. O. 1).
Copy to M. S. C., M. S. V., G. S. (M. O. 3).
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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.
Dimensions: 21 x 33cm
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