No Mechanization Here. -- A comrade's assistance is required in the adjustment of the long waistband which is part of the picturesque uniform.One branch of the Egyptian Army which remains unmechanised without loss of efficiency is the famous camel corps, whose activities in peace time are confined mainly to patrolling the desert, borders to keep desert tribes used to the lonely life of the desert", the Corps is mounted on a special breed of camel which is swift and silent, and can thus take action when noisy motor vehicles would be useless. In previous wars the Egyptian camel corps has proved its worth. June 12, 1940. (Photo by L.N.A.).