The Egyptian Expeditionary Force (EEF) was formed on 10 March 1916 under the command of General A. J. Murray from the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, and the Force in Egypt which both ceased to exist during fighting in the Middle Eastern theatre of World War I. The EEF was formed in the British Empire protectorate of the Sultanate of Egypt with duties, to guard the Suez Canal and Egypt, and provide reinforcements for the Western Front. Subsequently the EEF fought the Sinai and Palestine Campaign and the Senussi Campaign.
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