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The Arab Revolt 1916–18
Lawrence sets Arabia ablaze
The Arab Revolt 1916–18
Lawrence sets Arabia ablaze
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This slim volume features the exploits of 'Lawrence of Arabia' - one of the most famous and enigmatic characters of World War I - the birth of Arab nationalism and the collapse of the Ottoman Empire.
The Arab Revolt of 1916–18 was one of the most dramatic events of World War I. It resulted in the birth of the modern Middle East and also created one of the most enduring myths of the war: the story of Lawrence of Arabia. This book examines the revolt, describing and analyzing the background and events of the uprising. Breaking the process into several broad phases, the author examines the initial capture of coastal towns like Jeddah, followed by the raids on the Hijaz Railway, the seizure of Aqaba and the northward push of the Arab Army at Gaza, Jerusalem, Megiddo and Damascas.
Finally, this book describes how a local Arab rebellion grew to form a major part of Allied operations in the Middle East, as Arab tribesman who were merely troublesome raiders developed into a force which could oppose brigade-sized Turkish columns by 1918.
Table of Contents
Chronology
Opposing commanders
Opposing armies
Opposing plans
The Arab Revolt
The legacy of the Arab Revolt
The battlefield today
Further reading
Index
Product details
| Published | 10 Nov 2008 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 96 |
| ISBN | 9781846033391 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 50 b/w; 16 col |
| Dimensions | 248 x 184 mm |
| Series | Campaign |
| Short code | CAM 202 |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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