Egyptian army
Cairo's military branch
The Egyptian army is the land warfare branch of Egypt's military forces, one of the largest and most powerful in the Middle East and Africa.
The phrase also refers historically to ancient Egypt's military forces, famous for chariot warfare and campaigns under pharaohs like Ramesses II.
The Egyptian army has played a decisive role in the country's politics since the 1952 revolution.
- infantry divisionMajor army ground force unit
- national prideEsteem for one's country
- tanksStorage vessels for liquids
- fighter jetsArmed military aircraft
- military paradesCeremonial armed forces processions
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