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 ...
This item 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: The promise of assistance from Mirza Hasan Khan Ashtiya...
This item contains material relating to a review of 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. It includes: The policies to secure the cooperation of the Pe...
Correspondence, Telegrams and Notes on Persia, 1917-1919: Situation in Persia
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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.
'A Skeleton Map of Persia' showing the three chains for receipt and dissemination of intelligence regarding Persia [Iran] (scale: 1 inch = 96 miles), with the statement 'S.D.O. No. 648 May 1913'.
'A Skeleton Map of Persia' showing three possible routes for the advance of Turkish forces through Persia to Afghanistan (scale: 1 inch = 96 miles), with the statement 'S.D.O. No. 648 May 1913'.
'A Sketch Map of Persia and the Persian Gulf'', showing the Khanikin [Khanaqin]-Hamadan road (scale: 1 inch = 96 miles), with the statement 'S.D.O. No. 1857, March 1917'.