Western Desert Collection (page 2)

WWII: EGYPT, c1941. British soldiers taking Communion during a church service in the Western Desert of Egypt. Photograph, c1941

WWII: EGYPT, c1941. British troops wearing mosquito netting and writing letters home in the Western Desert in Egypt. Photograph, c1941

Rally Des Pharaones, Abu Simbel Temple
Western Desert, Sahara

Tufts of grass in the sand of the Libyan Desert, Wadi Awis, Sahara, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Egypt, Western Desert, Libyan Desert, Gilf Kebir, Sand dunes
Egypt - Western desert or Libyan Desert - Gilf Kebir, dunes

Sand dunes, The Great Sand Sea, Western Desert, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Sand dune, The Great Sand Sea, Western Desert, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Birket Siwa (Siwa Lake) and Jebel Beida (White Mountains), Siwa Oasis, Western Desert, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The old town of Shali, a deserted ruined town, Siwa, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Jeep driving through the high sand dune of the Western Desert, near Siwa, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

White Desert, near Bahariya oasis, Western Desert, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Sand ripples, between Kharga and Dakhla oases, Western Desert, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Isolated chalk towers, remnants of karst, Farafra Oasis, White Desert, Western Desert, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Migrating barchan sand dunes across road marked by buried telegraph poles, Kharga basin, Western Desert, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

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"Unveiling the Untamed: Exploring the Enigmatic Western Desert" Step into a time capsule and journey back to c1943, where the Desert Squadron of the Fleet Air Arm took flight amidst the arid expanse. As their planes soared through endless skies, they became guardians of freedom during the Second World War. Amidst this vast wilderness, a Bren Carrier cautiously navigates through barbed wire, marking the first stages of an offensive that would shape history. The Crusader tanks stand poised for action in Tunisia, ready to engage in fierce battles during the North African campaign. In this unforgiving terrain, British soldiers from General Anderson's First Army tirelessly work on establishing a vital telephone system. The skilled hands of R. E. M. E. , or Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, ensure that communication remains unbroken amidst adversity. Beyond warfare lies another world altogether - within these desert borders lie captivating life forms at Zoological Gardens. Through lithographic studies from life itself emerge vivid depictions of nature's wonders that have thrived against all odds. No visit to this region is complete without encountering timeless marvels like The Sphinx and Pyramids. These ancient structures silently bear witness to countless generations passing by; their mysteries continue to captivate even today. Yet amidst triumphs and tribulations lies poignant remembrance - at a Battlefield Cemetery in Egypt stands as a solemn testament to sacrifice made during 1942 (1945). Its creator unknown but its message clear: heroes rest here who fought valiantly for our freedom. Gathered around conference tables in 1941 are victors of the Western Desert – strategizing future endeavors with determination etched upon their faces. Their resilience echoes across time as we honor those who shaped history on these very sands. Even amid conflict and chaos, moments of respite arise when leisure beckons. A British soldier finds solace reading Sunday pictorial newspaper – an escape from reality, if only for a fleeting moment.