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‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 52. PART I. (From 1st to 15th November 1918.)’ [208r] (424/558)
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 230.
DIARY No. 91233.
Telegram P., No. 91233 (M. O. 1), dated 13th November 1918.
(Despatched 10-30 p.m.)
From The Chief of the General Staff, Simla,
To—The Gr. O. C v Force " D,” Baghdad.
(Repeated Secretary, War Office, London and General Malleson, Meshed.)
Your X.-3767 (Diary No. 90996), November lltli.
Proposal is concurred in.
General Malieson may find difficulty in returning at once the British
detachment now with him, but will do so as soon as possible reporting dates
direct to you, and repeating here.
Becord copy to G. S. (M. O.-l).
Copy to M. S. C., G. S. (M. 0.-3).
APPENDIX 231.
DIARY No. 91258.
Telegram P., No. 8, dated 7th November 1918.
(Received 10th November 1918, received in War Section on 13th November 1918.)
From—His Majesty^s Secretary of State for India, London,
To—Baghdad.
(Repeated to His Excellency the Viceroy (Foreign and Political Dept.)
A policy of commercial exclusion in Irak is not contemplated. It had
been considered necessary to retain the control of imported wools in England
in the interests of ourselves and Allies. All shipment must for this purpose be
made to this country: any firm British cr Foreign recognised by customs
authorities at Basrah may so ship however. Foreign Office are now making a
communication to French Government (vide your telegram of September 9th
(N. R. W. S.).
Working copy (advance copy for information) to G. S. (M. O.-l).
Copy to M. S. O., Q. M. G., G. S. (M. 0.-3).
APPENDIX 232.
DIARY No. 91266.
Telegram P., No. 91266 (A. G.-7), dated 13th November 1918.
(Despatched 1 a.m., 14th November 1918.)
From The Chief of the General Staff, Simla,
T 0 —The G. O. C., Force cc D ”, Baghdad.
T? • ^he decision allowing Turkey to hand over Indian and
-Diitish Prisoners of War to the nearest British Commander in the field, and
my Nos. 90551 and 90557 of November 9th, we shall be glad to have the
earliest possible intimation of the number and the classes which you have
received and intended to despatch to India. Advances may be made to them
at your discretion but such advances should not exceed one month’s pay in the
period of any month during which they are detained in Mesopotamia. Pay-
books should be opened in Mesopotamia and lists forwarded here showing
amounts advanced for each party despatched to India.
. Suspected deserters should receive no advances until their innocence
is definitely established.
Dp to date of suspected deserters already posted under my letter 09031—1
(A. G.-9), November 9th (Dy. No. 90888-A.).
Record copy to A. G.
Copy to Q. M. G., D. M. S., D, G., M. W., G. S. (M. 0.-3).
APPENDIX 233.
DIARY No. 91273.
Telegram P., No. X.-3797, dated 13th November 1918.
(Despatched 10-35 a.m., received 6-25 p.m., 18th November 1918.)
From—The G. O. C., Force “ D ", Baghdad,
To—The Chief of the General Staff, Simla.
(Repeated Secretary, War Office, London.)
Your 89700 (Q. M. G.-13), November 7th.
See telegram from Secretary, War Office, London, No. 93003-M. R. 23—
14284 of November 9th (Diary No. 90821), which cancelled shipment of
track.
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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.
- 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.
Dimensions: 21 x 33cm
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