18th Indian Division In Mesopotamia

[barkalotloudly]

This a very long shot but does anybody have the 20 or so loose photos that were issued with this book? they frequently go awol and i am seeking a set to copy to go with the book i have just purchased

best regards John

[Sparky53]

John,

Hi sorry I don't have any pictures, were you successful in obtaining them?

I am trying to help another Forum member and beleive his grandfather my have been in one of the machine gun companies in 18th Indian Division.

238, 239 and 249 Machine Gun Companies and wondered if there is any mention in your book?

Do you have publisher, author etc of the book so we might try and buy a copy or read it at the National Library.

Thank you

Jane

[Matthew B.]

Folks,

I believe these are the details you want:

An account of the operations of the 18th (Indian) Division in Mesopotamia December 1917 to December 1918

Author : Anon (but infact was Lt-Col W. E. Johnson DSO)

Printed by Finden Brown & Co Ltd for St Martin's Press, London. no date

Approximately 75 pages long, half of which lists all the British officers in the divison, arranged by units

There are two versions of this publication. One contains no illustrations beyond a frontispiece, the other has an integral rear pocket holding (loose) 21 monocrome photos.

regards,

Matthew

[barkalotloudly]

no joy as yet but still a very desirable book

regards John

[Sparky53]

Thanks for that well I can get it with pics here :-http://www.maggs.com/title/MI14579.asp for £225

or here in paperback without :- http://www.eruditor.com/books/item/9781845743239.html.en

for £12.50

Mmmmmmm

Jane

[barkalotloudly]

i will get my copy out and have a look , i also have a very scarce american book concerning the indian division in the near east i will have a look at that as well.

regards John

[themonsstar]

I have a copy of the book with the 20 photos

1. Nejef

2. Near Nejef (HQ, 53rd Brigade)

3. Nejef: Officers Quarters, Cavalry camp.

4. Kufa: Mahelas & Rations.

5. Hillah: HQ Camp 53rd Brigade.

6. Shebana, Hillah.

7. Babylon.

8. Guides at Babylon.

9. Gufas at Akab.

10. Watering at Akab camp: 336th Brigade, RFA.

11. New Street, Baghdad.

12. Baghdad: Right Bank.

13. Iron-Bridge.

14. Samarra Town:Main Street.

15. Tekrit.

16. Tekrit:River Front.

17. Rest-house:18th Division.

18. Adhaim Bridge.

19. Divisional Staff ride: Pow-wow on Julian's Tomb.

20. The Arab's Nightmare.

I have also but the book & photos on to a CD(Jpeg), but I do charge for this. PM for cost.

[Guest sanmeek]

hello - I am new member of this truly fascinating site. I am reasearching my grandfather that was in Mesopotamia and is buried in Baghdad North Gate Cemetary.

I am very interested to read about the book and photos. PLEASE could you let me know how much the photos are.

I have a copy of the book with the 20 photos

1. Nejef

2. Near Nejef (HQ, 53rd Brigade)

3. Nejef: Officers Quarters, Cavalry camp.

4. Kufa: Mahelas & Rations.

5. Hillah: HQ Camp 53rd Brigade.

6. Shebana, Hillah.

7. Babylon.

8. Guides at Babylon.

9. Gufas at Akab.

10. Watering at Akab camp: 336th Brigade, RFA.

11. New Street, Baghdad.

12. Baghdad: Right Bank.

13. Iron-Bridge.

14. Samarra Town:Main Street.

15. Tekrit.

16. Tekrit:River Front.

17. Rest-house:18th Division.

18. Adhaim Bridge.

19. Divisional Staff ride: Pow-wow on Julian's Tomb.

20. The Arab's Nightmare.

I have also but the book & photos on to a CD(Jpeg), but I do charge for this. PM for cost.