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‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 52. PART I. (From 1st to 15th November 1918.)’ [90r] (188/558)
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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WAR DIARY.
Date.
Summary of events.
Diary Number.
Appendix.
' : i 1
V
5th November—
contd.
Particulars of the troops in preparation for despatch from Enzeli to Krasnoyodsk including drafts for the
Royal Warwickshire Rtgt. was received from the G. 0. 0., Force “ D.”
88938
83
The G. 0. 0., Force “ D,” stated that the report regarding the possibility of Bieharakov moving to
Krasnovodsk from Petrovsk appeared to have emanated from the former place, and that Gen.
Thomson, wiring from Enzeli, reported it was unconfirmed, in his opinion extremely unlikely.
88939
84
,
. Jll
Genl. Malleson reported that provided Bicharakoff had not started from Petrovsk and our ships got there
before he could start the incident regarding Krasnovodsk was closed.
88942
85
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An intelligence report regarding Turkey’s suing for peace and the objects aimed at by her with a view to
winning the sympathy of neighbouring governments and foreign elements at the Peace Conference
was received from the G. 0. C., Force “ I). 5,
88968
86
7 ;[
The G. 0. C., Force “ D,” forwarded a statement giving the daily consumption in tons of certain
supplies.
88974
87
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The G. 0. C., Force te D,* 5 forwarded an explanation of the fact that beer and eggs were not available for
supply to hospitals on a certain occasion, though they were available for officers’ messes.
88975
88
3 '
The G. 0. C., Force c< D,” stated that the 60,000 standard guage sleepers mentioned in his previous
telegram constituted a new order not previously referred to.
88992
89
10
The G. 0. C., Force u D,” reported a telegram received from the S. W. 0 , London, requesting that two
batteries of 60-pr. guns which were urgently required for the Western Front might be sent as soon as
possible.
88993
90
ll
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The G. 0. C., Force " D,” reported that our 4 armed ships on the Caspian had left Enzeli with certain
instructions which were given.
89005
91
12
i
The G. 0. C., Force “ D,” stated that it was considered that the Bemount Establishment should be
strengthened by the appointment of additional officers.
89026
92
13 l
14
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- 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)
- Arrangement
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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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, i-r:i-v, 1r:273v, ii-r:ii-v, back-i
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