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...
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...
'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.
'Railways and L. of C. [Lines of Communication] Policy Mesopotamia, Vol IV'
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The file, marked secret, contains correspondence, notes, and maps regarding rail transportation in Mesopotamia [Iraq] and the surrounding region after the First World War. The papers cover several matters, including: The construction, conversion, maintenance, and expansion of the railways in the...
The map is a General Staff India publication marked for official use only, and accompanies MILITARY REPORT on PERSIA Vol. IV Part I. The map shows the city of Bandar Abbas in southern Persia, indicating built-up areas, prominent British, Russian and Belgian buildings, roads, watch towers and res...
