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Imperial Camel Corps

Categories: Armed Forces, Animals

Countries: Australia, Egypt, India, Israel/Palestine, New Zealand

Imperial Camel Corps

Image source: www.lancers.org.au

Formed in 1916. At its height there were 4,150 men and 4,800 camels. 3 of the 4 battalions were disbanded in mid-1918. The 2nd Battalion was disbanded in May 1919.

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