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11. IOR/L/MIL/5/779

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/5/779
Title:
Policy - Mesopotamia
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence regarding the Mesopotamia Campaign of the First World War during May-December 1917. The correspondence discusses strategy, provisioning and recruitment. It is particularly concerned with a perceived unreliability as allies of Russian forces in Mesopotamia [Iraq]....
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
9 May 1917-20 Dec 1917
Extent:
1 file (16 folios)

12. IOR/L/MIL/5/780

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/5/780
Title:
Port of Basra
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence regarding congestion at the port of Basra during the First World War, and suggestions for increasing capacity and improving efficiency. The primary correspondents are: the Commander-in-Chief, India; the General Officer Commanding, Mesopotamia; and the War Office.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 Jul 1917-12 Oct 1918
Extent:
1 file (91 folios)

13. IOR/L/MIL/5/807, f 35

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/5/807, f 35
Title:
East Persia Cordon Road Map
Scope & Content:
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)
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
28 Oct 1918
Extent:
1 folio

14. IOR/L/MIL/5/775

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/5/775
Title:
Papers concerning the Treatment of British Prisoners of War at Kut
Scope & Content:
The papers consist of reports and associated correspondence concerning the treatment of British prisoners of war from the British garrison at Kut [Kut Al-Amarah], following its surrender to Ottoman Turkish forces on 29 April 1916. The papers include a typescript memorandum (folios 3-28), issued...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
24 Sep 1916-15 Nov 1916
Extent:
1 file (31 folios)

15. IOR/L/MIL/5/796

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/5/796
Title:
Mesopotamia: demobilisation of British troops
Scope & Content:
This file consists of letters regarding the demobilisation of British troops in Mesopotamia [Iraq] and India after the First World War. The file contains discussion of the following: the number of troops; artillery forces; origins of troops; breakdown of troops by division, both Indian and Brit...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
18 Feb 1919-5 Feb 1920
Extent:
1 file (67 folios)

16. IOR/L/MIL/5/802, f 39

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/5/802, f 39
Title:
Map of Eastern Turkey in Asia, Syria and Western Persia
Scope & Content:
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 ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1910-1921
Extent:
1 map

17. IOR/L/MIL/5/803, ff 297-444

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/5/803, ff 297-444
Title:
Persia, Vol. 3
Scope & Content:
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 ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Mar 1918-May 1918
Extent:
1 file, 108 folios

18. IOR/L/MIL/5/795

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/5/795
Title:
Order of Battle Mesopotamia Expeditionary Force 1- 3-20 with correction slips
Scope & Content:
Memoranda issued by General Officer Commanding/General Headquarters, Mesopotamia (all duplicated to Commander-in-Chief, India), to the War Office, listing the detailed corrections to be inserted into the Order of Battle of the Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force, covering the period 9 October 1920-...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Jan 1919-29 Nov 1921
Extent:
1 file (115 folios)

19. IOR/L/MIL/5/797

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/5/797
Title:
Mesopotamia: despatch of troops to Force 'D'
Scope & Content:
This file consists of letters and copies of telegrams regarding the despatch of troops and the revolt in Mesopotamia during 1920. The file contain discussion despatch of Indian and British troops and battalions; the situation regarding Moslem [Muslim] troops; the organisation of brigades; issu...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Jul 1920-15 Dec 1920
Extent:
1 file (174 folios)

20. IOR/L/MIL/5/808

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/5/808
Title:
'Intelligence Mesopotamia'
Scope & Content:
The file contains copies of various telegrams on railways between the Director of Military Intelligence, the Commander-in-Chief India, the General Officer Commanding Mesopotamia, and the Caucasus Military Agent during the period July-November 1917. Principal subjects of discussion are: the exte...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
18 Jul 1917-10 Nov 1917
Extent:
1 file (28 folios)