Collection 435/3 'Memorandum by Secretary of State on administration of Mesopotamia; Air Ministry's scheme for control of Mesopotamia.'
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence between the India Office, Air Ministry and War Office relating to the Air Ministry’s scheme for control of Mesopotamia [Iraq]. Memoranda on the potential power of the Air Force in Mesopotamia and on the organisation of military forces in Mesopotamia are included. ...
Collection 435/4 ‘Publication of despatches on 1919-1920 military operations in Mesopotamia.’
Scope & Content:
The file contains despatches from the Mesopotamia Expeditionary Force with appendices detailing strength of troops in Mesopotamia [Iraq], casualties of troops and insurgents, and estimates of rifles in the hands of insurgents. The India Office and War Office discuss a proposal to publish the desp...
The file contains correspondence relating to the military garrison in Iraq. Correspondents include the Government of India, India Office, War Office, Colonial Office and Air Ministry. Topics discussed include: Transfer of control of Mesopotamia [Iraq] to the Colonial OfficeReduction of the garr...