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‘M.T. Routes in Persia. Volume 1 – Main Routes. 1942’ [66v] (137/498)
The record is made up of 1 volume (245 folios). It was created in 1942. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .
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SECTION IV-C.
KHURRAMABAD to MALAYIR.
Number of stages.— 7.
Distance—110$ miles.
Reference sheets — 9 C, 9-B.
1 . Classification. —B. 1. inclining to A. 1 . Civilian lorries
use the road and maintenance is adequate, But a higher scale will
be necessary for continual military or convoy traffic.
2 . Surface and Grading. —A nominal first class water-bound
macadam road throughout. Bridges have been reconstructed to a
minimum width of 20 ' but the 08') ledge road on the hill section
CHULANDAST—CHALAN CHULAN (Miles 8-50) will not
admit of free passing by heavy M. T. Two-way throughout for
normal traffic. Road surface and foundations good; surface
hard.
3. Character of Adjacent Country—The country traversed
by this section is much more open than in section B. Cavalry
can move off the road throughout its length and M. T. for the last
50 miles.
4. i Climatic effects —The ZAGHEH and RAZAN passes
are usually blocked by snow two or three times a year for two
to three days at a time. This section is much less affected by
rain than section B.
The temnerature is cool in summer by night and permits
of movements by day without undue distress to men and animals
The winter is severe.
5. Exceptional features—(i) Rivers—The HORUD river
at mile *10 is the only unbridged river. After heavy rain and
during March, April and May it is a serious obstacle.
(ii) Passes. The ZAGHEH and RAZAN passes are long
ascents and descents requiring careful driving.
u ( i ii ? B , nd ^ s ~ Tbe bridge CHALAN CHULAN is import-
ant but its destruction would not delay a force for more than
a tew hours.
24~.n G on ne r IIy aI r have been reconstructed to Class
24—-30 on streams liable to spate.
• Drainage.—No difficulties anticipated except in hill
sections winch are liable to become dangerous from red mud
brought down over Irish bridges.
(v) Tunnels. There are no tunnels in this section.
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The volume details motor transport (‘M.T.’) routes in Persia [Iran]. The volume, which is numbered I, covers the main routes in Persia, and was produced by the General Staff, India. It was printed by M Abdul Hameed Khan, Manager of the Feroz Printing Works, Lahore, in 1942. An introduction (folio 3) states that the volume has been updated on the basis of reports received in the wake of the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Persia in August 1941.
The volume comprises details of sixty-five routes, listed on the contents page, between various towns and cities in Persia. Details given for each route include:
- an overview (distance, number of stages, references to maps);
- a general report (classification of route, surface and grading, character of adjacent country, climatic effects, exceptional features, repair and supply facilities, water, fuel, fodder and grazing supplies);
- a detailed report (villages and other landmarks encountered, road classifications, distances).
A handwritten annotation on folio 5 (author unknown) states that ‘distances are somewhat overestimated throughout this report.’ The volume includes a map in a pocket attached to the inside back cover (folio 246).
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (245 folios)
- Arrangement
A contents list (f 4) and index (ff 240-245) reference the volume’s original pagination.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 247; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.
Pagination: the file also contains an original printed pagination sequence.
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- ‘M.T. Routes in Persia. Volume 1 – Main Routes. 1942’
- Pages
- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:245r, 247v, back-i
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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