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The Arab Revolt was an uprising led by Sharif Hussein ibn Ali and his sons, supported by Britain, against the Ottoman Empire during World War I.

The global war provides the military and imperial context for the Arab Revolt and the Ottoman campaigns in Arabia and Syria.

British archaeologist, military officer, and liaison who participated in and helped coordinate Arab operations against the Ottoman Empire during World War I.

Sharif and Emir of Mecca who led the Hashemite revolt against Ottoman rule in 1916.

Strategic Red Sea port captured by Arab forces from the Ottoman garrison on 6 July 1917.

Historical region along the Red Sea coast of the Arabian Peninsula and the core territory of the Hashemite-led revolt.