Allied Forces:
- El Qantara: Located near the Suez Canal, El Qantara was a major training camp for British troops. They engaged in maneuvers, trench warfare drills, and marksmanship training in the desert there.
- Heliopolis: This suburb of Cairo served as an aviation training center for the Royal Flying Corps (RFC). Pilots learned how to fly and take part in aerial combat simulations there.
- Kantara East: It was a training ground where engineers and support units, including transport and supply divisions, improved their skills.
- Tell-el-Kebir: This location saw the deployment of mounted forces like cavalry and camel corps units, which received specific training because they were used in warfare in Egypt.
Ottoman Forces:
- Sinai and Palestine: The Ottomans established training camps within the Sinai Peninsula and southern Palestine. These camps were located near strategic points and facilitated the transfer of troops to front lines.
- Rafa and Gaza: These cities hosted training facilities where Ottoman soldiers enhanced their combat capabilities, particularly for defending against the Allied advance in the region.
Egypt's favorable climate, vast desert regions for maneuvers, and proximity to the main theaters of war were all advantageous for both sides. In addition to the physical training component, the presence of military hospitals and medical facilities also played a role in the preparation and rehabilitation of soldiers.
