Diagrammatic map of the Band-i-Gargar embankment, part of the Shūshtar historical hydraulic system, showing: the direction of the canal’s flow; water channels; the location of mills; clay and sandstone cliffs; the locations of Shūshtar, on one bank, and the village of Boleiti on the other.
Despatch by Lieutenant-General Sir George Frederick Gorringe, K.C.B, C.M.G, D.S.O., on the Operations of the Tigris Column 23rd January to 30th April 1916 (Forwarded by G.O.C., Force "D".)
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This file contains a despatch written by Lieutenant George Frederick Gorringe regarding the military operations of the Tigris Column for the period 23 January 1916 to 30 April 1916. The report is introduced by a letter from Lieutenant-General Percy Lake, Commanding Indian Expeditionary Force "...
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...
