1/2lb Atta

Distence from Tikrit to Mosul = 110 miles

Al Gawair = 25 miles from Mosul, 85 miles from Tikrit

Load of a mule = 135 kg, donkey 100kg Travels 4-5mph, 10 hours, daily travel between 25 and 50 miles, force march 100 miles Camels 200kg Feed for mule = 5kg hay + 5 kg oats per week

Horse = 100lbs forage per month Man = 50lbs per month

Indian soldier's daily ration 1914 is as follows 1/4lb Meat

1/8lb Potatoes

1/3oz Tea

1/2oz Salt

1/2lb Atta

4oz Dhall

2oz Ghee

1/6oz Chillies

1/6oz Tumeric

1/3oz Ginger

1/6oz Garlic

1oz Gur