In 1917, Lawrence (of Arabia) arranged a joint action with the - TopicsExpress



          

In 1917, Lawrence (of Arabia) arranged a joint action with the Arab irregulars and forces including Auda Abu Tayi (until then in the employ of the Ottomans) against the strategically located but lightly defended town of Aqaba. On 6 July, after a surprise overland attack, Aqaba fell to Lawrence and the Arab forces. After Aqaba, Lawrence was promoted to major, and the new commander-in-chief of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force... That eas the way that was.
Posted on: Sun, 04 Aug 2013 19:17:52 +0000

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