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A colonel inspects the Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) at Citadel Barracks in Cairo, 15 August 1941. The LRDG was formed in July 1940 under Major Ralph Bagnold, commencing operations in September. The LRDG soon became masters of mechanised reconnaissance and desert navigation, and their role was soon expanded to include offensive action as well as gathering vital intelligence. You can read more about special forces during the Desert War here: https://bit.ly/3Icm8pz Film: IWM AYY 151 | Imperial Wa