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The Force in Egypt was established in August 1914 on the basis of the forces garrisoning Egypt at the beginning of the First World War. The force, commanded by Major General Julian Byng had the objective of protecting the Suez Canal. On 8 September General J. Maxwell took command. Britain and France declared war on the Ottoman Empire on 5 November 1914. End of 1914 (General Maxwell) (British and French warships in the Canal served as floating batteries) Reconnaissance Aircraft.

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  • The Force in Egypt was established in August 1914 on the basis of the forces garrisoning Egypt at the beginning of the First World War. The force, commanded by Major General Julian Byng had the objective of protecting the Suez Canal. On 8 September General J. Maxwell took command. Britain and France declared war on the Ottoman Empire on 5 November 1914. End of 1914 (General Maxwell) (British and French warships in the Canal served as floating batteries) Reconnaissance Aircraft.
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  • The Force in Egypt was established in August 1914 on the basis of the forces garrisoning Egypt at the beginning of the First World War. The force, commanded by Major General Julian Byng had the objective of protecting the Suez Canal. On 8 September General J. Maxwell took command. Britain and France declared war on the Ottoman Empire on 5 November 1914. End of 1914 (General Maxwell) Defence of the Suez Canal (30,000 troops) 10th Indian Division (Major General A. Wilson) 11th Indian Division Imperial Service Cavalry Brigade Bikaner Camel Corps Indian Mountain Artillery Egyptian Army Artillery (British and French warships in the Canal served as floating batteries) Reconnaissance Aircraft.
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