Battle of Aqaba

July 6, 1917

Part of Arab Revolt

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Battle of Aqaba

Arab forces under Sherif Nasir and Auda Abu Tayi, advised by T. E. Lawrence, captured the Red Sea port of Aqaba from its lightly defended landward side on 6 July 1917, giving the Arab Northern Army a supply base for Allenby's Palestine campaign.

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T. E. Lawrence British liaison officer; advised the Arab force that took Aqaba from the landward side · 1888–1935 Faisal I of Iraq Led the Arab Northern Army; moved his headquarters to Aqaba after its capture · 1885–1933