The Alabaster Sphinx at Memphis, 1942 circa (b/w photo)

The Alabaster Sphinx at Memphis, 1942 circa. Photograph by by Major W H J Sale, MC, 3rd/4th County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters)World War Two, North Africa, 1942 circa. Newly arrived men 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).