The volume is entitled Military Report on Persia. Volume IV Part I. Persian Baluchistan, Kerman and Bandar Abbas. (Simla, Government Central Press, 1923). The volume was originally published in 1921. The report contains sections on history, geography, population, climate and health, resources, ...
The volume is entitled Military Report on Persia. Volume IV Part II. Fars, Gulf Ports, Yazd and Laristan. (Simla, Government of India Press, 1924). The volume was originally published in 1923. The report contains sections on history, geography, population, climate and health, resources, militar...
Report on the Development of Mesopotamia with Special Reference to the Regeneration of the River Systems
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The volume is Sir George Buchanan KCIE: Report on the Development of Mesopotamia with Special Reference to the Regeneration of the River Systems (Simla: Government Monotype Press, 1917). The report contains preliminary remarks, and sections on: Mesopotamia as it was; Mesopotamia as it is; Reaso...
‘The Russo-Turkish War. 1877. Operations in Europe.’
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Confidential report detailing operations in Europe that took place during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877/78, written by Major R J Maxwell, of Section D, Intelligence Branch, Quarter Master General’s Department. The report, which covers the period November 1876 to May 1877, is organised under the ...
Confidential military report on Arabistan [Khūzestān] compiled by Air Headquarters, Iraq, and printed by the Government of India Press, 1924. The report contains nine chapters (numbered I-IX) and seven appendices (A-G) as follows: chapter I – history (general, ancient, modern, political attitud...
Russian Military Designs in Persia. A Strategical fragment
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The file contains a preface outlining the context of the document, which appears to form part of a scheme drawn up by the Russian General Staff for future military action in Persia. The fragment itself contains observations and conclusions for military operations in Persia including: selecting...
Field notes: Mesopotamia. General Staff, India. February, 1917.
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The file consists of a printed volume regarding the field notes on Mesopotamia. The volume was prepared on behalf of the General Staff, India and printed by the Superintendent Government Printing, India. The volume is divided into the following chapters: I. History. II. Geography. III. Populat...
'Sketch Plan of Naseri and Ahwaz showing New Bridge'
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The map shows the town of Ahwaz [Ahvaz] and surrounding area, with details of roads and rail lines, as well as features such as bridges, barracks, aerodromes, villages, wharfs, and cemeteries. The map was produced by the General Staff India and includes a printing statement which reads 'Survey Se...
'Sketch Map showing Flow of Flood Water, February-March 1938'
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A map the area around the Shaṭṭ al-‘Arab estuary in Iran, including mud flats and marshland. The map gives hydrological information and shows settlements, railways, pipelines, and roads. The map was produced by the General Staff India and includes a printing statement which reads 'Survey Section ...
Map of the Arabian Coast from Makatin to Bandar Janjiri
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The map shows the coastline and littoral of the Gulf of Aden between Makatin and Bandar Janjiri [Bandar Qinqari, Oman] including Sokotra Island. The borders of various tribal boundaries are marked on the map as well as the primary towns and settlements along the coast.
