Libyan Arab Force

The Libyan Arab Force (LAF)^[1], also known as the Sanusi Army,^[2] was established in 1940,^[3] reaching it's maximum strength of five battalions (most likely intended to operate as infantry) made up of volunteers, exiles and refugees (which resided in Egypt) it was established in order to aid the British war effort.^[4] With the exception of one military engagement near to Benghazi, this force's role did not extend beyond support and gendarmerie duties.^[5] It was initially known as the British Arab Force and was renamed the Cyrenaica Defence Force in March 26, 1943.^[6]

^ "Covert Operations, British Views of Islam and Anglo-Sanusi Relations in North Africa, 1940–45". www.tandfonline.com.
^ Colonel W. H. Kingsberry M.B.E. (2009). "The Cyrenaica Defence Force". www.tandfonline.com.
^ "Operation Idris: Inside the British Administration of Cyrenaica and Libya, 1942-52". www.jstor.org.
^ "Libya, Febuary 1974, National Intelligence Survey" (PDF). www.cia.gov.
^ Vandewalle 2006, p. 36.
^ "History: P/M Speedy, Scots Guards, and a Libyan Band he Trained During WW2".

[1] "Covert Operations, British Views of Islam and Anglo-Sanusi Relations in North Africa, 1940–45". www.tandfonline.com.

[2] Colonel W. H. Kingsberry M.B.E. (2009). "The Cyrenaica Defence Force". www.tandfonline.com.

[3] "Operation Idris: Inside the British Administration of Cyrenaica and Libya, 1942-52". www.jstor.org.

[4] "Libya, Febuary 1974, National Intelligence Survey" (PDF). www.cia.gov.

[FOOTNOTEVandewalle200636-5] Vandewalle 2006, p. 36.

[6] "History: P/M Speedy, Scots Guards, and a Libyan Band he Trained During WW2".

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