MosulPlan

a.reconaissence of route b.attack on Samarrah/Tikrit c.organise rebellion in Mosul d.camp at Al Gawir

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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 1and1/2lb Atta 4oz Dhall 2oz Ghee 1/6oz Chillies 1/6oz Tumeric 1/3oz Ginger 1/6oz Garlic 1oz Gur

Supplies needed = 10lbs/week = 5 kg/week A mule carries sufficient supplies for 20 men and 1 mule