East Persia Cordon Road Map [Reference: Telegram from the Commander-in-Chief India [General Charles Monro] to the War Office, No. 87110, dated 28/10/18] depicting railways, roads and roads under construction. Scale approximately 2 ½ “: 100 miles (1:2,534,400)
Map of Eastern Turkey in Asia, Syria and Western Persia
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The map shows Eastern Turkey, Syria, Mesopotamia [Iraq] and parts of the surrounding areas. It indicates topography, hydrology, settlements, and routes of roads, railways and telegraphs. The map bears the printing statement: 'Published by the Royal Geographical Society, 1920. Railways inserted ...
This file contains material relating to a review of conditions in Persia, 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. It includes: A protest by the Persian Government over the violation ...