XXX Corps group

[DougSA]

I would be interested to know if anyone can shed light on the gents in this photo? Any ideas on who this group would be?

From the formation sign, they are evidently XXX Corps men. The officer wearing a peaked cap and the gent standing behind/to the left of him look like Intelligence Corps from their cap badges. The gent on the left hand side looks like Royal Tank Regiment, from beret and cap badge.

The gent in spectacles at the back, the gent with BD tunic open and the two gents kneeling are a bit more of a mystery - are they French Army, or something else? They have what look like stripes for rank on epaulettes; distinctive headgear; and one has small badge on BD pocket. At least one also clearly wearing XXX Corps patch.

Seems to be an unusual mix of gents and would interested to learn more.

The only information written on the back is "April 1945" written on the back.

Any insights appreciated!