British Troops in The Canal Zone. British forces stationed in the Suez Canal Zone of Egypt to guard the vital international waterway have been reinforced following Egypt's abrogation of the 1936 Treaty and demonstrations against continued British occupation of the military zone. Lt. General Sir George Erskine, the General Officer Commanding British Troops in Egypt declared in a broadcast to members of his command: "We are not going to be kicked out, forced out, or knocked out". November 1, 1951. (Photo by British Official Photograph).