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Flag, Eastern Force, used by Lt Gen Sir Charles Dobell, 1916-1917. Wool bunting, divided red, black and red, 1916 (c) The Army Commanded in Egypt, Sinai and Palestine was referred to as ‘Eastern Force’. Dobell had already successfully commanded forces in the East African Campaign. His first role in Egypt was as Commander Western Frontier Force in June 1916. He was then appointed Commander of troops on the Suez Canal and Eastern Frontier Force in October 1916, following promotion to temporary Lieutenant-General in September. Following unsuccessful attempts to capture Gaza in 1917, Dobell was replaced and transferred to command a Division in India. Associated with World War One, Egypt and Palestine (1914-1918).took part in the Third Battle of Gaza, Mulgar and capture of Jerusalem. It

World War One, Egypt and Palestine (1914-1918)