'Sightseeing at Memphis', the Alabaster Sphinx, 1942 (c)

Photograph by Major Wilfred Herbert James Sale, MC, 3rd/4th County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters), World War Two, North Africa, 1942 (c).

Newly arrived service personnel in Egypt generally spent time acclimatising in the Nile delta area before moving out into the desert. During this time they visited the ancient monuments along the river. They were joined by soldiers on leave from the front line, who were keen to visit and photograph Egypt's historic landmarks.

From an album containing 182 photographs compiled by Major W H J Sale, MC, 3rd/4th County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters).