5922773 Camel Sowars at the Delhi Camp of Exercise, 1885 circa (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Camel Sowars at the Delhi Camp of Exercise, 1885 circa. Photograph, India, 1885 circa. Camels were very useful in dry climates and could be used for transport. The one-hump Arabian camel or dromedary was used as a pack animal by the British and Indian Armies for many years. Camels have also been used to carry troops at times and, having the advantages of speed and manoeuvrability, they were ideal for surprise attack. From photograph album of 82 photographs.); by National Army Museum .