Libyan Arab Force

The Libyan Arab Force, also known as the Sanusi Army, consisting of five infantry battalions made up of volunteers, was established to aid the British war effort. With the exception of one military engagement near Benghazi, this force's role did not extend beyond support and gendarmerie duties.^[1] It was initially known as the British Arab Force and was renamed the Cyrenaica Defence Force in March 1943.