The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
A large Wadi west of Matruh, Western Egypt, which proved a trap for the British Yeomanry on the Christmas Day operations in 1915. The Senussi Tribesmen took cover in the wadi, seeking shelter in the caves. The mounted troops, charging after them, fell over the edge of the Wadi before they were aware of the danger, sustaining numerous casualties.
Matruh in the Western Egypt as seen from the high ground on the edge of the plateau, commencing near the coast. The camp of the Western Frontier Force can be seen in the rear. Matruh was made the base
The Mosque at Matruh, on the western frontier of Egypt, with an aeroplane fluing in the vicinity. These aeroplanes performed valuable scouting services for the West Frontier Force in its operations ag
Baggage camels captured from the Senussi Tribesmen, west of Birshola, feeding; on arrival at Matruh, in Western Egypt. These camels are distinct from the Delta camels of Egypt, being smaller and brown
Armoured cars of the Royal Armoured Cars Division at Matruh, in Western Egypt. The unit was commanded by the Duke of Westminster, and one of its services was the relief of the survivors of the Tara to
Owing to insufficient ambulance accommodation, wagons of the AASC assisted in bringing wounded back to Matruh, from the fighting against the Senussi Tribesmen, west of Birshola, in Western Egypt. Note
The 1st Australian Divisional Train Car (loaded and driven by Lieutenant J E Chaplin) in the desert west of Matruh, in Western Egypt. Lieutenant L F McQuie is seen in the front seat; in back, Lieutena
