Actions in Egypt 1914-15
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This event is part of the First World War
Synopsis
In October 1914 British Indian forces under Maj-Gen Sir George Younghusband, Maj-Gen Herbert Cox and Maj-Gen Sir Charles Mills were posted to Egypt to secure the Suez Canal. In February 1915 the Turks were beaten back at Serapeum. In November 1915 a campaign was fought against the Senussi in Western Egypt.
Related articles
For further details of events during this period see the following articles
Action at Serapeum 3 February 1915
Actions against the Senussi 25 Dec 1915 and 23 Jan 1916
External links
- Suez Canal 1914-1915 from Harry Fecitt’s Harry’s Africa kaiserscross.com. The Indian Army took over the first-line defence of the Suez Canal, supported by Allied warships.
Historical books online
- With the R.A.M.C. in Egypt by "Serjeant-Major, R.A.M.C." 1918 Archive.org. Briefly mentions Indian troops in Egypt.
