theatres of war numbers

[Guest caldhbreac]

I understand the campaigns in the Great War were allocated a 'Theatre of

war ' number.

I understand that the various campaigns were given theatres of war numbers

eg Balkans (the Dardenelles) was 2(

Can anyone tell me if the campaign in Mesopotamia fell within the definition

of 'The Balkans' at that time or was there was a corresponding number for

the campaign in Mesopotamia?

The original force to go to Mesopotamia was organised from India in 1914 and

was designated as Force 'D'. and I would like to know if any other War

Office number was

assigned later.

I would also be interested to know if there is a list of these Theatre of

war numbers accessible on the internet.?

Thank you

Michael McDonnell

[hmsk212]

Hi Michael

Mesopotamia was in the Asiatic Theatre of War 5a up until 31/12/1915 and then from 01/01/1916 it was 6b.

If you use the search facility on this forum you should come up with a couple of comprehensive lists.

Steve

[Guest caldhbreac]

Hello Steve

A belated thanks for your help re Threatres of War

I did try to do a search for a comprehensive list of numbers and the theaters of war they represented but with not much luck. It may be I am doing someting wrong

Michael McDonnell