Force in Egypt

[2] Initially, the main threat to the Suez came from Germany and throughout the early months several of the force's elements were sent to Europe to take part in the fighting on the Western Front.

By the end of 1914, the forces deployed in defence of the Suez Canal under Maxwell totaled approximately 30,000 troops.

In addition, several British and French warships in the canal served as floating batteries and there were several aircraft available for reconnaissance.

[5] General Sir Archibald Murray was given command and additional resources and the mission of the EEF changed from the defence of the Suez to an invasion of Palestine.

[18] Western Frontier Force (Major General A. Wallace) Some South African troops and a New Zealand battalion were added after November 1915.