Incognitia - Farouk went to Woolwich that much is fact, I would not claim it to be amazing research on my part, but I'm glad someone is paying attention to the details. 
On the second point I would say engineering was a somewhat higher regarded profession in the early 20th century than it is now. It was seen as synonymous with modernisation and thus a route to being an equal with Western Powers; if one wished to be seen as a modern country railways, electrification and water/sewerage systems were powerful symbols.
I recall a colleague who worked in Egypt and Paraguay saying he enjoyed a far higher status working in those countries than in Europe. The reason being those communities were grateful for power and water arriving whereas Britain had relegated such essentials to 'expected' services; it wasn't their presence that was respected and welcomed, only their absence that was cursed.
Short answer; Farouk had to go to some military service (because that was a gentleman and a royal proffesion) and for a developing and ambitious country engineering was a good 1930s choice.
trekaddict - Indeed, nothing more gentleman like than being understated on the bridge of a battleship while shelling the enemy.
Faeelin - I would say two things; 1. You're deliberately overlooking the problems and 2. We're still less than six months in, unlike the years of utter perfection from the Mary Sue you call a president ( )
Carlstadt Boy - Good point sir, plus of course the fracturing of the Entente Cordiale has to be at least a concern, if not an outright problem. Add to that alienating much of Europe through involvement with the rebels in Spain (once they find out), not to mention the brewing trouble in the Near East (Arab Revolt) and India (due to the failure of the Govt. of India Act). Perhaps I'm biased, but that seems more than enough trouble either happening or on the horizon.
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Jalex - You sneaked in just before me. The loss of a steadfast French ally will be keenly felt, not just on the continent but also in the Far East. As to America, the US update will reveal the true position but I can safely say affairs in Spain (or indeed Europe as a whole) are not top of the list on the electoral agenda of any candidate or the voters.
On the second point I would say engineering was a somewhat higher regarded profession in the early 20th century than it is now. It was seen as synonymous with modernisation and thus a route to being an equal with Western Powers; if one wished to be seen as a modern country railways, electrification and water/sewerage systems were powerful symbols.
I recall a colleague who worked in Egypt and Paraguay saying he enjoyed a far higher status working in those countries than in Europe. The reason being those communities were grateful for power and water arriving whereas Britain had relegated such essentials to 'expected' services; it wasn't their presence that was respected and welcomed, only their absence that was cursed.
Short answer; Farouk had to go to some military service (because that was a gentleman and a royal proffesion) and for a developing and ambitious country engineering was a good 1930s choice.
trekaddict - Indeed, nothing more gentleman like than being understated on the bridge of a battleship while shelling the enemy.
Faeelin - I would say two things; 1. You're deliberately overlooking the problems and 2. We're still less than six months in, unlike the years of utter perfection from the Mary Sue you call a president
( )Carlstadt Boy - Good point sir, plus of course the fracturing of the Entente Cordiale has to be at least a concern, if not an outright problem. Add to that alienating much of Europe through involvement with the rebels in Spain (once they find out), not to mention the brewing trouble in the Near East (Arab Revolt) and India (due to the failure of the Govt. of India Act). Perhaps I'm biased, but that seems more than enough trouble either happening or on the horizon.
EDIT:
Jalex - You sneaked in just before me. The loss of a steadfast French ally will be keenly felt, not just on the continent but also in the Far East. As to America, the US update will reveal the true position but I can safely say affairs in Spain (or indeed Europe as a whole) are not top of the list on the electoral agenda of any candidate or the voters.
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