Post Second World War
After the Second World War, as a genuine corps it was based in the Middle East, controlling British forces around the Suez Canal. Following the British withdrawal from Egypt, II Corps was also the controlling force for the invasion of the country during the Suez Crisis. Lt Gen Hugh Stockwell commanded the corps during 'Musketeer.'
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