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T E Lawrence, Colonel Dawnay and Commander Hogarth
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T E Lawrence, Colonel Dawnay and Commander Hogarth
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Edward Lawrence (aka Lawrence of Arabia, 1888-1935), British Army officer best known for his liaison role during the Arab Revolt against Ottoman Turkish rule of 1916-1918. Seen here with Lieutenant Colonel Alan Dawnay and Commander David George Hogarth (Geographical Section of the Naval Intelligence Division), standing outside the Foreign Offices Arab Bureau in Cairo, Egypt. Date: circa 1918
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In this evocative photograph, taken circa 1918, three prominent figures of the Arab Revolt against Ottoman Turkish rule stand outside the Foreign Office's Arab Bureau in Cairo, Egypt. Among them is Thomas Edward Lawrence (1888-1935), better known as Lawrence of Arabia, a British Army officer who played a pivotal role in the Arab Revolt from 1916 to 1918. Lawrence is flanked by Lieutenant Colonel Alan Dawnay and Commander David George Hogarth. Lawrence, an archaeologist and writer by training, joined the British military during World War I and was tasked with establishing a liaison between the Arab forces and the British Army. His exceptional knowledge of the Arab world, language skills, and diplomatic abilities proved invaluable in the struggle against Ottoman Turkish rule. Dawnay, a career military officer, served as the British Military Attaché in Cairo during the Arab Revolt. His experience and expertise in military affairs were crucial in supporting the Arab forces and coordinating British military efforts. Hogarth, a distinguished archaeologist and historian, served in the Geographical Section of the Naval Intelligence Division. He played a significant role in the intelligence gathering and analysis during the Arab Revolt, providing valuable insights into the geography, culture, and politics of the region. The trio's collaboration outside the Arab Bureau in Cairo underscores the complex and multifaceted nature of the Arab Revolt, which required the combined efforts of military, diplomatic, and intellectual expertise to succeed. The photograph stands as a testament to the pivotal role these men played in the struggle for Arab independence and the end of Ottoman Turkish rule in the region.
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