12 Facts About Egyptian Army

The Egyptian army was engaged heavily in the protracted North Yemen Civil War, and the brief Egyptian–Libyan War in July 1977.

The Egyptian Army was involved in the following wars during Muhammad Ali's reign:.

In 1914 the Egyptian Army was a largely native home-defence force.

The Egyptian Army commander, Field Marshal Abdel Hakim Amer, was a purely political appointee who owed his position to his close friendship with Nasser.

Rigid lines between officers and men in the Egyptian Army led to a mutual "mistrust and contempt" between officers and the men who served under them.

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Egyptian Army troops were excellent in defensive operations, but had little capacity for offensive operations, owing to the lack of "rapport and effective small-unit leadership".

The forward Egyptian Army forces were shattered in three places by the attacking Israelis, including at the Battle of Abu-Ageila, and a retreat to the mountain passes fifty miles east of the canal was ordered.

Egyptian Army therefore ordered the Egyptians to go back on the offensive, but the attack was quickly repulsed.

Egyptian Army is the Chief of Staff of the Army, as well as the Navy and Air Forces, although the latter two typically report to the Ministry of Defense.

Egyptian Army utilizes a British style ceremonial outfit, with desert camouflage implemented in 2012.

Identification between the different branches of the Egyptian Army depended on the insignia on the upper left shoulder of the uniform, and the color of the beret.

Today, the Egyptian Army uses a variety of weapon systems and vehicles from United States, Russia, and other national suppliers.