The map shows the state of the roads in and around Basra City. Different categories of roads are highlighted in different colours as follows: concrete roads (solid red line), metalled roads (red dashes), proposed metalled roads (small red dashes), kutcha roads (solid green line), proposed kutcha...
Short memorandum on the inception, difficulties and results of the Mesopotamian Campaign
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This file is a printed report consisting of a memorandum on the inception, difficulties and results of the Mesopotamia Campaign, printed by the General Staff, India (Simla, 1916). It gives details about the present situation in Mesopotamia, Indian troops, and difficulties in terms of the politica...
'Keymap to Boundaries of Military Report Areas in Mesopotamia'
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The maps shows the distribution of Iraq's ten military areas in designated in 1923 in relation to major elements of the country's hydrology, and human settlements. The international boundary with Persia is also indicated.
The volume consists of a report that was prepared for the Army Council by Sir John Prescott Hewett on the administration and finance of irrigation and agriculture schemes in Mesopotamia [Iraq]. The report is divided into three main sections: The Scheme for Agricultural Development in 1918. Agric...
The file details the situation in Turkey as of 15 March 1920, and presents the potential consequences, for both the Turks and the Allies, of presenting Turkey with a peace treaty which is too severe. It is Written by the General Staff, War Office. It is broken down into two parts and 4 appendice...
This volume was produced by the General Staff in India and was printed by the Government of India Press in Simla. The purpose of the volume was to provide Government of India officials with useful information about the Iranian Army. The information is arranged into subject chapters, the heading...
The file consists of a report on the Pan-Turanian Movement by the Intelligence Bureau, Department of Information. It includes the following sections: a statistical table of Turkish-speaking populations; the origin of the name 'Pan-Turanian'; Pan-Turanianism as Pan-Turkism; Turkish nationality in ...
The file consists of a publication of field notes concerning Mesopotamia. Produced by the General Staff, India, and published in Simla by the Government Monotype Press, 1915. Marked for official use only. It is divided into the following chapters: history – an expedition to Muhammareh [Khorram...
History of the Great War based on Official Documents: Operations in Persia 1914-1919
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A confidential publication compiled, by arrangement with the Government of India, under the direction of the Historical Section of The Committee of Imperial Defence, by Brigadier-General FJ Moberly. The volume is part of the Official History of the Great War series produced by the British Govern...
Map of Rustchuck [Ruse] and the surrounding region, on the banks of the River Danube. The map indicates: the Danube river, with islands and marshes; topography, with some indication of relief; settlements; fortifications, batteries and cordons; roads and railways. A statement below the title of...