‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 47. PART I. (From 1st to 15th June 1918).’
Scope & 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 June 1918. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, w...
‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 48 Part II (From 16th to 31st July 1918.)’
Scope & 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 16 and 31 July 1918. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, ...
‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 54. Part I. (From 1st to 15th January 1919.)’
Scope & 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 January 1919. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers...
‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 55. PART II. (From 16th to 28th February 1919.)’
Scope & 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 16 and 28 February 1919. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these pape...
Military Report on S. W. Persia, Volume IV. Kuhgalu Country
Scope & Content:
It consists of a military report on S W Persia, specifically Kuhgalu Country [Kūhgalū], created for the personal information of the officers of the Army in India. Compiled in the Division of the Chief of the Staff, Army Head Quarters, India by Lieutenant A T Wilson, 32nd Sikh Pioneers. Printed a...
Correspondence, Telegrams and Notes on Persia, 1917-1919: Situation in Persia
Scope & Content:
This file contains material relating to a review of politico-military conditions in Persia [Iran], following the revelation of Turkish plans to invade Persia in order to reach Afghanistan, which would in turn have threatened the British Empire in India.
This file contains material relating to the South Persia Rifles, southern Persia [Iran], the Bakhtiari [Bakhtiyari] Tribe and the oil fields developed by the Anglo-Persian Oil Company (APOC). It includes: A table showing the disposition of troops in southern Persia in December 1917 The capture of...
Notes and correspondence on the situation in East Persia and the Malleson Mission
Scope & Content:
This file relates to the situation in East Persia and the Malleson Mission (1918-21). It includes papers on the following subjects: A collection of papers titled 'Expenditure on [the] Malleson Mission and Troops in East Persia', including: a memorandum from the India Office Political Department...
Report from General Sir J E Nixon, K C B, Commanding I E F 'D', on the action at Bushire, 9th September 1915
Scope & Content:
This confidential memorandum, compiled by the General Staff, India, and printed at the Government Central Branch Press at Simla, 1915, concerns the action on 9 September 1915, in which a strong body of Tangistani raiders was ousted from Bushire. The memorandum contains a covering letter (folio 2...
‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 11. (From 1st to 30th June 1915.)’
Scope & 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 30 June 1915. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, w...
